Japan is set to tighten the business and management visa in October to curb abuses such as using social insurance. The visa previously allowed foreign entrepreneurs to establish operations in Japan and access national healthcare and welfare benefits for up to five years. With the new rules approaching, some applicants are rushing to obtain the visa before it takes effect. The report also includes perspectives from foreign businesspeople, including a Chinese firm owner, who say Japan remains attractive but stress that stricter screening is needed to prevent misuse of the system.