Foreign architects can practise independently in Japan. There are requirements governing entitlement to practise.

Laws regulating practise of foreign architects:
The Kenchikushi Law, The Kenchikushi Law Enforcement Order, The Kenchikushi Law Enforcement Regulation

For more information please contact:

Japan Institute of Architects - JIA
Kenchiku-ka Kaikan
2-3-18 Jingumae
Shibuya-ka
150-0001 Tokyo
T: +81-3-3408 7125
F: +81-3-3408 7129
E: myasuda@jia.or.jp|
W: http://www.jia.or.jp

For registration please contact:

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transportation
2-1-3 Kasumigaseki
Chiyoda-ku
100-8918 Tokyo
Japan
T: +81-3-5253 8111
F: +81-3-5253 1630
W: www.mlit.go.jp

Useful address

The Japan Architectural Education and Information Center
2-14-1 Kyobashi
Chuo-ku
104-0031 Tokyo
T: +81-3-5524 3405
F: +81-3-5524 3223
W: www.jaeic.or.jp