That’s it, the title. I’m an American who goes yearly to Japan on a tourist visa, and I absolutely adore the country. I feel very at home with Japanese customs and lifestyle, and always wish I was still there when I return home. But it seems so insurmountable to immigrate to.

  • @nnullzz
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    62 months ago

    What’s the biggest hurdle with moving there?

    • @[email protected]
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      142 months ago

      Not OP, but I live in Asia and am sporadically changing countries. Japan either requires you to have a job offer prior to moving, or show sufficient funds to live there indefinitely (around 2k USD/month; though that won’t get you far in Tokyo for example). Remote work does not qualify, it’s either a domestic job or income from pension or investments.

      After 10 years of living there legally you qualify for a residence permit.

      The alternative would be through marriage.

      • Drusas
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        62 months ago

        You technically qualify for citizenship after six years, but you’ll never pass the test.

        • @[email protected]
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          42 months ago

          As far as I’m aware there is no test, they only check your employment history, tax status and criminal record?

          • Drusas
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            12 months ago

            They also go to your house to judge whether or not you have sufficiently adapted to the Japanese lifestyle.

    • @VelvetStorm
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      62 months ago

      There are also places that won’t rent to foreigners

    • @[email protected]
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      32 months ago

      hard to land a job unless you have a job and chose to work in the japanese branch there or have considerably helped japan financially (aka rich). you also must renounce your citizenship with your previous country (which is a huge dealbreaker in cases)

    • Drusas
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      32 months ago

      You need a degree to get a work visa. You need a job offer willing to sponsor your visa, or proof of independent income. You need to speak and read/write very good Japanese for almost anything other than teaching English.