I intend to teach English in Japan, how can I apply for citizenship if I would like to stay and live in Japan?

Question

I recently graduated from university with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and have applied for a sponsored position as Conversational English Teacher in Japan. Is it possible to become a citizen of Japan if I want to stay? What visa options do I have so I can live in Japan? What is the process involved in order to stay and live in Japan, and how long is this process?

Thanks for the link - found my answer:

The Minister of Justice shall not permit the naturalization of an alien unless he or she fulfills all of the following conditions:
(1) that he or she has domiciled in Japan for five years or more consecutively;
(2) that he or she is twenty years of age or more and of full capacity according to the law of his or her home country;
(3) that he or she is of upright conduct;
(4) that he or she is able to secure a livelihood by one's own property or ability, or those of one's spouse or other relatives with whom one lives on common living expenses;
(5) that he or she has no nationality, or the acquisition of Japanese nationality will result in the loss of foreign nationality;
(6) that he or she has never plotted or advocated, or formed or belonged to a political party or other organization which has plotted or advocated the overthrow of the Constitution of Japan or the Government existing thereunder, since the enforcement of the Constitution of Japan

Answer 1

There are many programs set up to let English speakers teach in Japan that can help you.

Some of the biggest are:
-JET: http://www.jetprogramme.org/
and
-NOVA: http://www.teachinjapan.com/

You don't need to be a citizen, and in all likelhood, you cannot be one.

Answer 2

TokyoE is actual. you are able to replace your status in Japan as long as you're actually not a vacationer. you are able to desire to communicate to the Immigration place of work to alter your visa or amend your visa to paintings. i comprehend a language instructor who has been in Japan for 6 months , they do no longer communicate plenty jap in any respect. So it extremely is sparkling the colleges do no longer require jap skills. They spend maximum of their time superb with different English instructors after college and in bar, it extremely is a shame they do no longer worry to examine the language or lifestyle. you have some extremely dumb instructors, yet some smart ones too. relies upon on who you run into.

Answer 3

The USA is always knocked as being racist; however, I understand that Japan does not grant citizenship to anyone unless they have true Japanese parentage. Good luck to you. I think you may be able to achieve permanent resident status there, but never citizenship.

Answer 4

You will never be a citizen. America the Great is the only country that offers this. HUMMM. I ask why everday. You can work there if the government approves of your purpose and it serves them properly. But no, only America offers citizenship. We are great but also flawed in tis regard. Other countries never approve of outsiders.Maybe they have the right idea.

Answer 5

its all at wikipedia