Editorial & Accuracy Policy

Last updated: July 2026

Komichi helps Indians build a life in Japan — through work, study, and everyday know-how. When your decisions ride on what we publish (a visa, a move, your money), the information has to be right. Here's the standard we hold ourselves to, and how to tell us when we fall short.

How we get things right

We source to primary references. Visa, immigration, tax, and exam facts are checked against official sources — Japan's Immigration Services Agency, MOFA, the NSDC, official test bodies (JLPT, JFT-Basic/Prometric), and reputable data — and we link them so you can verify for yourself.

We date everything. Every article shows when it was last updated. Fast-changing topics (visas, fees, salaries, caps) are reviewed on a regular schedule and refreshed when rules change.

We separate fact from opinion. Numbers and rules are cited; our take is clearly our take.

We prefer first-hand experience. Where we can, we write from lived, on-the-ground knowledge of life in Japan — not rewritten government pages.

We hedge honestly. We never promise a visa, a job, a salary, or an outcome. Rules vary by person and change over time, so we say "typically," "in many cases," and "verify for your situation."

This is information, not advice

Everything on Komichi is general information, not legal, immigration, tax, financial, or medical advice. It can't account for your individual circumstances. For decisions that matter, verify the latest details with official sources and consult a qualified, licensed professional or a registered agent for your own case.

AI never has the final word

We use tools to research and draft faster, but a human reviews, sources, and stands behind every piece before it's published. Accuracy is a person's responsibility here, not a machine's.

Found a mistake? Tell us.

We'd genuinely rather know. If something's wrong or out of date, use our report-an-error page or contact us. We correct verified errors promptly and note significant changes.

We update this policy as our process evolves.