Thursday, May 21, 2009

What's the maximum age you an live in japan

What's the maximum age you an live in japan?
So what's the maximum age? If you retire and go to japan do you have to work until you get permanent residence? Also, when you get permanent residence can you not work and just live in japan for the rest of your life?
Japan - 5 Answers
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You can't just go and live in Japan, just because you want to or are retiring. You need to have a reason to live in Japan, such as work, education, family, etc. So unless there is a real reason for you to live in Japan, even if you are old and can't work anymore, the most you can stay in Japan is usually 90 days on a tourist visa.
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If you have permanent resident status, you should be ok. The main problem is finding long term work there to begin with.
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Oh for goodness sake, how often do you have to be told. You can't just retire to Japan, or turn up and work there or just up sticks and move there at any age. Read this: http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/ And wise up.
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This question just got asked a couple of times recently. You can NOT simply retire to Japan. If you can find a job in Japan you have a good chance of getting a PR visa after 5 years. Then you can stay. Otherwise, it's not going to happen.
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There is no MAX age you can live in Japan, you can live in Japan until you die. However you need the proper permission to live in Japan in the first place. So first you need to work or come to Japan as some other status and live there legally.

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Thursday, May 14, 2009

How did you find a place to live in Japan

How did you find a place to live in Japan?
I'm going to immigrate from Korea to Japan. I didn't make any reservations for an apartment. I speak fluent Japanese. How to find a place to live after you arrive in Japan.
Japan - 3 Answers
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That depends on a few things. How long will you be there? What area do you want to live in? How much do you want to spend. How much money do you have? There are short-term shared housing arrangements for foreigners in the larger cities like Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and others. These are small, plain and inexpensive. Also, they usually do not require any money up front. The up front money is several times the monthly rent in some cases. Also, the smaller, older apartments often don't require a guarantor. The guarantor is a local (Japanese) resident who signs a binding agreement, promising to pay your rent if you don't. There are professional guarantor services but they can be expensive. You might try searching the internet for "Tokyo apartments" or whatever city you want to live in. There are lots of resources out there to help. Many have pictures and availability dates.
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In my case, I was transferred by my company. All visa issues were taken care of in advance. Upon arrival, we registered at the city hall, then opened a bank account. The next day, I was introduced to a real estate agent from the Ken Corporation. Before I left the US, they had sent me a questionaire regarding my housing needs. Based on these needs the Ken Corp agent had a list of places to show me that fit my needs. In my case, (and probably your case also), we stayed in a hotel for two weeks. When we arrived from the US, we stayed in a hotel because, even though I chose my apartment, it takes the about two weeks to setup the rental contract and payment methods. So in order to rent a place, you must have a visa, foreigner registration card, bank account, employment and an agent to help you find a place. Even if you were to look on your own for an apartment, you will still need to contact an agent. That is the way the rental business is run in Japan.
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You should have an alien card, a job and a bank acount. If you have a job, maybe they can help set you up ahead of time. For specifics ask the Japanese Embassy.

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Thursday, May 7, 2009

What would be the best place to live in Japan

What would be the best place to live in Japan?
I'm planning on moving to Japan from America in a couple years, and I want to open my own restaurant eventually that specializes in American and Japanese cuisine. What city or place in Japan would be the best to move to, to adjust to Japanese culture, find a place to work, and not too expensive living costs? And I don't really like extreme summers, though if it's a good place to live otherwise I have no complaints. Likewise with fierce winters.
Japan - 3 Answers
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You cannot move to Japan. sorry
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You must have $1 million to open a restaurant in Japan. Do you have it? If you have that much money, why do you ask "not too expensive" living cost place?
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I'm Japanese. I recommend you living in Kyoto.(I also live in Kyoto.) Because Tokyo is too crowded. But, seems like opening your own restaurant in Japan is not so easy..

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Friday, May 1, 2009

I'm an American citizen, can I live in Japan without giving up my American citizenship

I'm an American citizen, can I live in Japan without giving up my American citizenship?
I wanna live in Japan, but I want to keep my American citizenship, one becasue it's my home country and two I might want to move back. I am not 18 yet, but I plan on moving there after I finish college.
Immigration - 2 Answers
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You cannot become a citizen of Japan unless you are willing to give up your US citizenship. Provided you have employer sponsorship you can live in Japan as a resident. Getting employer sponsorship will be highly problematic.
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Although the Japan does not recognize dual citizenship, the US will not recognize your intent to renounce US citizenship unless if it is officially done before an US Embassy or Consulate.

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