About Me

Hello, I am Chie Matsushita, a certified Administrative Scrivener (Gyoseishoshi) specializing in immigration and residency procedures in Japan.


 

 With 20 years of experience in international cooperation, legal support, and community engagement, I assist foreign residents not only with documents and applications, but also with the confidence to build a secure life in Japan. These are the three core services I offer:

 

  1. Bilingual consultation (English/ Japanese/ French)
  2. Visa & residency application support
  3. Communication and community life support

  

My mission is simple: to provide more than paperwork – to deliver peace of mind.

 

 

 

After graduating from Sophia University, I began my career in the economic cooperation field, working on official development assistance projects primarily in French-speaking African countries.  I later volunteered teaching Japanese language to refugees from Myanmar and Nigeria, witnessing firsthand how administrative support can transform lives and provide stability.

 

Following my qualification as an Administrative Scrivener, I worked at an administrative scrivener firm as a Registered Immigration Agent with the Tokyo Immigration Bureau. My professional expertise combined with overseas experience in 8 countries over 22 years has shaped my mission: to provide more than paperwork — to deliver peace of mind. I bring a global perspective on immigration issues and offer a warm, compassionate consultation style that addresses both practical needs and emotional wellbeing.

 

 

If you have inquiries about living and/or working in Japan or owning a business here, please contact us whenever you need assistance.

 

Affiliations

  • Japan Federation of Administrative and Legal Scriveners Associations
  • Kanagawa Administrative Scriveners Association, International Division
    📞Free Consultation over the Phone for Foreign Resident (English consultant)
    👧🏻Children's Education and Career Pathways & Visa Support Team Member
  • Kanagawa Administrative Scriveners Association, Midori Branch
  • Consultation Centre for Foreign Residents (English consultant)
  • NPO Multicultural Education Network Kanagawa (ME-net)
    📚Project K (Visa Consultation) Member
  • NPO Multicultural Education Network Tokyo (TEAM-net)
    🖋️Education and Career Pathways Consultation Team
  • NPO Solidarity Network with Migrants Japan
    👦🏻Children and Youth Project Team

 

Licenses & Certifications

Core Professional Certifications

 

  • Gyoseishoshi (Certified Administrative Scrivener) – Passed in Jan 2003, Registered in Kanagawa in Nov 2008
  • Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test – Passed in Mar 2002
  • TOEIC 925 – Score achieved in Apr 2023

 

 

Additional Certifications (Cultural & Business Fields)

 

  • SDGs Business Certification – Feb 2021
  • Nijūshi Sekki (24 Seasonal Traditions) Cultural Coordinator – Sep 2021
  • Japan’s Four Seasons Instructor – Sep 2021
  • Wagashi (Japanese sweets) Sommelier – Nov 2022
  • Urasenke Tea Ceremony (Introductory Certificate) – Jun 2024

 

 

About my office

Office Name CROSSINGBORDERS Visa & Immigration Legal Administration Office

 

Representative Chie MATSUSHITA
Address 〒225-0002
No.802, 5-13-2 Utsukushigaoka, Aoba-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, JAPAN 

Phone Number

(+81)(0)80-9261-1890/ (+81)(0)50-5050-8207

URL https://www.crossingborders.jp/visa-immigration/
E-mail

chie.matsushita@crossingborders.jp

crossingborders.cmatsushita@gmail.com