Supplementary Provisions, Article 13, paragraph (1)
第一項
The provisions then in force continue to govern the status of residence and period of stay of a person residing in Japan with the status of residence of "Technical Intern Training" in Appended Table I (2) of the Former Immigration Control Act at the time this Act comes into effect, and of a person residing after having been granted a seal of verification for landing or permission (limited to those with a decision of status of residence) pursuant to the provisions of Chapter III, Section 1 or 2 of the Former Immigration Control Act in the cases where the provisions then in force continue to govern pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (3), item (i) and paragraph (4); provided, however, that this does not apply to a change to the status of residence set forth in Article 20-2, paragraph (1), item (ii) of the Former Immigration Control Act or to an extension of the period of stay.