Nice to meet you. I am Wanvisa

Hello, and thank you so much for stopping by!

My name is Wanvisa（Natsumi Matsumoto）, and I’m a certified Gyoseishoshi (immigration　specialist) in Japan.

Since this is my very first blog post, I’d like to start with a quick introduction.

I was born in Thailand and grew up in Japan.People are often surprised to hear that both of my parents are Thai—I don’t have any Japanese ancestry. I still hold Thai nationality and carry a Thai passport.

My life in Japan began when I was six years old, after my mother remarried a Japanese man.She came to Japan as the spouse of a Japanese national, and I was granted residency as a “Long-Term Resident.” Later on, I obtained permanent residency.

After graduating from Japanese schools, I started working at a company in the telecommunications construction field. My job involved handling various permit applications, such as road use and road occupancy permits.

On the personal side, I’ve been through both marriage and divorce. I’ve experienced firsthand how stressful and confusing paperwork can be—especially as a foreign national.Being raised in Japan with foreign nationality has given me a deep understanding of how complex and overwhelming the procedures can be, and what it truly feels like to live in a different country.

After my divorce, I started asking myself, “What can I do from here on out?”That’s when I realized—I want to help other foreigners living in Japan. I wanted to use my experience to support others. That decision led me to pursue the path of becoming a Gyoseishoshi. After nearly two years of studying, I earned my qualification.

Today, I’m fortunate to live comfortably in Japan—but it wasn’t always easy. When I first arrived, I couldn’t speak the language, and every day felt like a challenge.Still, thanks to the kindness and support of those around me, I was able to make it through and build the life I have today.

That’s why I truly believe it’s my mission now to help others—To support foreign nationals living in Japan so they can feel secure and at ease in their daily lives.

On this blog, I’ll be sharing useful information about visa procedures, international marriage, and other administrative processes that may help you in your life here in Japan.

Thank you again for visiting—and I look forward to connecting with you through this blog!