Minister of Justice Koizumi has encouraged people known as "digital nomads," who use IT technology to work around the world without being tied to a specific location, to stay in Japan and contribute to expanding consumption and creating innovative technologies. It has been revealed that they are considering granting a six-month residence status in order to receive the visa.
"Digital nomads" are people who use digital technology such as IT to work all over the world without being tied to a place like nomads, but in Japan, they cannot work on a short-term stay visa. In principle, working visas are not eligible because they require receiving compensation from a Japanese company.
Minister of Justice Koizumi said at a press conference after the cabinet meeting, ``As each country tries to attract international remote workers, we are considering a new residence system to have them stay in Japan and get involved in various activities.'' announced that it is considering granting a six-month residence status to digital nomads.
According to the Immigration Services Agency, it is estimated that there are more than 35 million digital nomads worldwide, mainly young people from Europe and America, and by staying in Japan, they are expected to expand consumption and create innovative technologies. I think it is possible.
A public comment session will be held from the 3rd to solicit opinions from a wide range of people, and the plan is to start the system next month.