# KikaDIY Blog

> KIKADIY's Japanese-language blog explains how to prepare documents for Japanese naturalization. KIKADIY provides tools that help applicants organize their own information and prepare documents.

The guides below were checked against official sources on September 8, 2026. They explain preparation methods and do not determine an individual's eligibility or likelihood of approval. Follow the instructions of the Legal Affairs Bureau responsible for your address for required documents, forms, and submission methods. Fictional examples are identified as such; illustrative images do not depict real applicants or official documents. KIKADIY cannot issue official certificates or guarantee naturalization approval. Consult the latest official sources for current rules and the product pricing page for current plans and prices.

## Naturalization preparation guides (in Japanese)

- [How to prepare a naturalization resume](https://blog.kikadiy.com/naturalization-resume-guide/index.md): Organize addresses, education, and employment. Includes a fictional timeline and points to check about part-time jobs and travel records.
- [Organizing required documents for Chinese nationals](https://blog.kikadiy.com/naturalization-documents-checklist/index.md): Organize documents by issuing authority, covered period, translation requirements, and timing. This is not a nationwide list of mandatory documents.
- [Naturalization in 2026: five years or ten years?](https://blog.kikadiy.com/naturalization-five-vs-ten-years-2026/index.md): Distinguishes the statutory five-year domicile condition from the current examination practice that generally requires at least ten years of residence when assessing integration into Japanese society.

## Official sources (in Japanese)

- [Ministry of Justice: nationality Q&A](https://www.moj.go.jp/MINJI/minji78.html): Official explanations of naturalization conditions and procedures.
- [e-Gov: Nationality Act](https://laws.e-gov.go.jp/law/325AC0000000147): The current statutory text.
- [Minister of Justice press conference, March 27, 2026](https://www.moj.go.jp/hisho/kouhou/hisho08_00706.html): Explanation of examination practices effective April 1.
- [Tokyo Legal Affairs Bureau: naturalization application documents](https://houmukyoku.moj.go.jp/tokyo/page000001_00891.html): Guidance from the Tokyo bureau. Do not assume it applies unchanged to other bureaus or every individual case.

## Product and site

- [KIKADIY Japanese home](https://kikadiy.com/ja): Tools for preparing naturalization application documents.
- [Pricing plans](https://kikadiy.com/ja/pricing): Current prices and features included in each plan, in Japanese.
- [Support](https://kikadiy.com/ja/support): Product support, in Japanese.
- [Blog sitemap](https://blog.kikadiy.com/sitemaps.xml): Published blog pages.