We are Small Seasons & Co, a bilingual legal office based in Tokyo on a mission to positively stimulate Japan’s arts and cultural scene, drawing influence from outside perspectives while appreciating the values it offers from within.
We believe in improving opportunities for those who wish to explore, thrive, and create something uniquely theirs in this country by fostering cross-cultural synergy.
So what exactly do we do?
We, collaborating with professionals across diverse industries, provide tailored legal solution for foreign businesses and individuals, including business setup, visa applications, and grant application support.
Ready to start your business in Japan but have some questions before moving forward? Get personalized advice to proceed with confidence and ease.
From Business Manager Visa to Permanent Residency, we can help you explore options for securing a mid/long-term stay in Japan.
Do you work in the arts and culture sector and have exciting projects coming up? We can help you explore grant opportunities to support your creative endeavors
Expanding or launching your business in Japan? We understand that navigating the complex bureaucracy and paperwork can be demotivating, but let us help you transform this process into a positive experience.
Benefit from our tailored bilingual service to explore the right startup options for your business, learn about necessary licenses you might need before operating, and check off all the items needed for the entity incorporation process
Tired of researching available visa options, wondering if you qualify? As your immigration lawyer, we offer consultations to help you explore your options and handle the visa application process on your behalf.
Start discussing with us today to begin your journey towards securing the right visa for your needs.
This is our niche service, primarily dedicated to tea ceremony groups seeking financial support to host tea ceremonies—an initiative born out of our passion for tea.
Additionally, we maintain a waiting list for individuals and organizations in the creative and cultural sectors who have upcoming exhibitions or projects and need support applying for grants to fund their work.
Tell us what support you are seeking and let’s start strategizing!
Robyn Nadler2024-08-28Saki is responsive, detail oriented and pro-active. She takes on the responsibility to make sure that nothing gets overlooked and that things progress smoothly. Being able to work with her seamlessly in English is an added bonus. I couldn't recommend her more highly for dealing with all kinds of tricky Japanese administrative matters.Carla Leiva2024-07-09I couldn't have asked for better service. Saki is professional, committed, attentive, and pays great attention to detail. When I first reached out to her via email, she kindly addressed all my burning questions and concerns and provided a very detailed explanation to all my questions, listing the key things to get ready first so we could start working as soon as possible. I was very anxious at the beginning of my application, not only because I needed to extend my period of stay for the first time, but also because I had some duties to fulfill that I hadn't addressed in the past. Saki provided a lot of reassurance and guided me through the whole process, making it as smooth as possible. The application was made online in my behalf. Immigration took quite a bit longer than expected to renew my residence card (which of course, was beyond our control), but she followed up all the way through and answered all the doubts I had in the meantime. She was also very flexible when I told her I wanted to pick up the new card in person instead of receiving it via postal mail because I was in a rush due to travel plans. Saki even came with me and helped me at the Immigration Bureau. Finally, I ended up getting five more years as per my renewal! Additionally, I found her fees to be more than reasonable. I can't express enough gratitude for her professionality. I will definitely reach out to her again if I need any legal assistance related to immigration or visa matters.Sergei Koshelev2024-05-31Thanks to Small Seasons, I just had my visa renewed. I was really impressed with Saki's professionalism from the first consultation. What was even more impressive to me is that she wasn't just a cold and uncaring kind of professional, but someone who I felt actually cared about me and my situation. I assume that is why I didn't just get 'a' result, but the best possible result I could have gotten. Thanks to her, I could actually understand what was happening at each step, which really helped me to stay calm. That is why I couldn't recommend Small Seasons & Co's services enough to anyone looking to renew their visa.Risa K2024-05-31Saki-san is an exceptional gyoseishoshi lawyer! Her knowledge of immigration law is unparalleled, and her compassionate approach made us feel supported throughout the process. She took the time to explain everything clearly and was always prompt in answering our questions. I was quite anxious about renewing my husband’s spouse visa since our case was quite challenging in so many ways, but she put me at ease with her professionalism and thorough understanding of the process. She made a complex situation feel a lot more manageable and was always there to provide guidance and reassurance. We really appreciate her dedication and heartfelt support!! I highly recommend Small Seasons &Co. to anyone in need of the visa application support.Misaki Nakashima2024-04-04It has been an honor getting help from Small Seasons & Co to help set up my business! Saki has been very helpful, efficient and patient throughout the whole process. She has communicated with us in a timely manner and has been very kind to help whenever we wanted to ask even the smallest questions. I highly recommend if anyone is thinking of starting their business and need help setting it up.Google rating score: 5.0 of 5, based on 5 reviews