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Irohana Visa’s Latest Update: Enhancing Residency Application Processes

Irohana Inc., based in Shinjuku, Tokyo, has successfully completed its updates to the Irohana Visa management system, ensuring compliance with the newly revised online residency application processes set to be implemented by the Immigration Services Agency in January 2026. This significant upgrade is aimed at streamlining the visa application management for foreign workers, particularly those applying for the Specified Skilled Worker visa.

Background and Implementation Details

The revised online residency application system introduced by the Immigration Services Agency requires updates to existing data formats and specifications used in visa applications. In response, Irohana Visa has overhauled its CSV data import functionality to ensure that users can generate application data that meets the new requirements effectively. Starting January 14, 2026, the system will support the following applications:

• - Specified Skilled Worker 1 Visa Certification Applications
• - Specified Skilled Worker 1 Visa Change Applications
• - Specified Skilled Worker 1 Visa Extension Applications

Launch Date

The upgraded version of Irohana Visa will be available to users from January 14, 2026 (Wednesday).

About Irohana Visa

Irohana Visa is a comprehensive visa management system designed to collect and manage visa documentation related to specified skilled foreign workers. The system significantly simplifies the process of document creation, deadline management, and submission preparation, helping to reduce the workload for administrators. By incorporating the insights of experts and professionals from registered support organizations, Irohana Visa has garnered high user satisfaction and retention rates since its inception.

Features of Irohana Visa

1. Alert Functionality for Deadline Management
The system automatically sends alert emails, starting four months before the residency expiration, helping users maintain visibility over passport validity and required documentation submissions. This proactive feature helps prevent errors and supports the smooth operation of the skilled worker application process.

2. Streamlined Online Applications
Based on submission requirements, the system automatically extracts necessary documents and compiles them into a list. It also integrates functionalities for PDF merging, automatic compression, and CSV output that complies with the new online residency application system, significantly reducing the time spent on application preparation.

3. Real-Time Document Tracking
Users can view the status of document collection from multiple stakeholders, including affiliate organizations, individuals, and sending organizations, on a single screen. The system facilitates online submission requests, reducing the communication overhead associated with confirmations and reminders.

New Service Launch: Irohana Match

In addition to these updates, Irohana Inc. has introduced a new matching and recruitment system called Irohana Match, designed specifically for the staffing industry. This system features AI-driven job information registration, precise candidate matching, and comprehensive progress tracking. Irohana Match aims to streamline recruitment and hiring practices in the specified skilled worker sector, enhancing operational efficiency and success rates in placements.

About Irohana Inc.

Founded with the mission of ensuring that “Working in Japan is a joy,” Irohana Inc. provides a range of cloud services aimed at optimizing the recruitment, residency management, and support operations for foreign workers. The company's offerings include digital transformation (DX) solutions tailored for both registered support organizations and receiving companies, alongside extensive human resource services. Irohana has demonstrated a successful track record with numerous implementations, distinguished by a focus on practical functionalities that support on-the-ground operations.

Company Overview

• - Company Name: Irohana Inc.
• - Corporate Philosophy: “To make working in Japan a joy.”
• - Business Activities: Development and provision of employment management systems for foreign employees and staffing services.
• - Capital: ¥269,616,000 (including capital reserves)
• - Representative: Hiroshi Sawakazu
• - Location: 6F, Nishinishinjuku Mizuma Building, 3-3-13 Nishinishinjuku, Shinjuku, Tokyo 160-0023
• - Website: Irohana Inc.

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