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In the US and unsure if my Japan residence status is still valid. How should I re-enter Japan for a new job?

My Instructor residence status for Japan is valid until 2022. I left Japan two months ago to visit my country of citizenship, the US, with the intention of returning and starting a new job before 90 ...
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Changing the photo on Japanese residence card (zairyu)

I'm moving to Japan next month. I just learned that the photo I sent as part of the visa application will also be printed on my residence card. Is there any procedure for changing this photo, in case ...
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I failed to notify ward office of fixed residence within 14 days. What will happen?

I arrived in Japan on August 2 and now it's October 15. I'm on an Engineer visa (5 years) and I'm working in Japan. It's the first time I entered Japan for work. I failed to give notice to my local ...
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