How do I Become a Japanese citizen?

Question

What the title reads,How do I become a japanese citizen?
Do I have to take a test or marry or have a job ahead of time or even a place to live?

Answer 1

There are a lot of hurdles you need to jump, but the biggest one is physical presence. There have been those high profile people whose citizenship applications were expedited because of their value to the nation, like sumo wrestlers and soccer players. So, unless you have something of value to offer, the message sent out is that they don't want you. Japan does not allow dual citizenship either so that would not be an option for you.

I'm an American and have been living in Japan for over 15 years, but I have no intention nor desire of giving up my American citizenship. It's just not worth it.

Answer 2

Hi.
Japan is a jus sanguinis state, meaning that it recognizes citizenship by blood not by birth. Situations in which a person can become a Japanese national at birth are:
-When either parent is a Japanese national at the time of birth
-When the father dies before the birth and is a Japanese national at the time of death
-When the person is born on Japanese soil and both parents are unknown or stateless

Hope these help. Good luck for you.

Answer 3

Japan doesn`t allow dual passports. Are you willing to give up your current passport?? Marriage is the only way. I don`t recommend you become a citizen, though. Go on a working visa.

Answer 4

You dont have to take a test, no marriage, no job, or a place to live. Just come on over we will give you everything,and you have to repay nothing. I think I have heard that is how it works.

Answer 5

It is incredibly difficult, even for people who have been living there for 20 years and have no plans of ever leaving. I wouldn't bother.