- General Information
- Japan offers high-quality life, safe environment and world-class healthcare
- US citizens can stay up to 90 days visa-free
- Permanent residency requires 5 consecutive years of residence
- Visa Requirements
- Work visas available for regular, skilled professional and holiday positions
- Family reunification possible through marriage to Japanese citizen
- Student visas issued for up to 2 years with 18-hour work limit
- Import Requirements
- Household goods can be imported duty-free within 6 months
- Pets require microchip, rabies vaccination and quarantine inspection
- Narcotics, firearms and counterfeit items prohibited
- Popular Destinations
- Tokyo offers modern culture and high living costs
- Kyoto provides affordable living with Buddhist temples
- Yokohama known for healthcare and work-life balance
- Osaka offers business freedom and high living costs
- Sapporo provides mountainous lifestyle and affordable living