2006-08-27 11:37:40 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
If you have ever broken a law you can not get citizenship in Japan ... that includes a parking ticket.
2006-08-27 11:54:46 · answer #1 · answered by Sam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I lived there seven years as a resident alien. I think, as the other writers have noted, applying to become an immigrant is a waste of time. There are very, very few immigrants in Japan who are not of Japanese descent (neisei, sansei, etc., from North and South America). They get a special visa.
Practially, you could marry a Japanese citizen and get a spouse visa. Or you could go on a tourist visa, get a job and a work visa, stay there and behave and apply for citizenship. It takes 6 or 7 years, I think.
I read about some guy, a teacher, who married a Japanese citizen and applied for JPN citizenship: JPN immigration came to his house, spoke with him in Japanese, looked in his refrigerator, talked to his neighbors, etc. It worked out for him.
It's tough. The Hawaiian sumo wrestlers (like Akebono) could do it but you really have to pay your dues.
I recommend it: it's a blast and the people are mostly righteous.
2006-08-27 13:49:58 · answer #2 · answered by iso_u2001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The quickest way is to marry a Japanese citizen. But you could just live and work there, and enjoy most of the benefits of being a citzen, other than voting rights. You even get free health and dental insurance if you are a legal resident! Whatever you plan to do, do come to Japan. The Japanese population is shrinking. We need all the people we can get!
2006-08-30 15:50:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Japan's immigration laws are very strict ... you will have to contact their Embassy and follow the instructions to the letter .... bear in mind that Americans are not exactly the most favored immigrants to Japan ...
2006-08-27 11:45:37 · answer #4 · answered by Sashie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
By heading to the nearest airport and boarding an international flight to Japan.
2006-08-27 11:49:32 · answer #5 · answered by Egroeg_Rorepme 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go there illegaly and experience what it's like to be rejected by everyone because you "broke the law." And listen to them say so while they're eating the food you worked your *** off for. Then ask for your citizenship and listen to all the "patriots" yelling at your face to go back to your own country.
2006-08-27 12:00:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Contact the Japanese Embassy to start.
2006-08-27 11:40:14 · answer #7 · answered by Re Fined 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look jap more more smarter patriotic then US federal bush and conggres
,they wont giving away their country to immigrant BUT they selling all their car to here no tax duty making all US auto go collaps
2006-08-27 12:26:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
here is a site that can help a little bit
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2221.html
If you seriously go....have fun.....go to Kamakura. It is a wonderful experience !!!! Something you will NEVER forget !!
2006-08-27 12:40:14 · answer #9 · answered by Hold em Rox 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a one way plane ticket and just don't come back.
2006-08-27 12:09:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋