Walking Tokyo Series: Nakano to Ikebukuro
Walking Tokyo gives an intimate glimpse into the daily lives of Tokyoites. Read Sara’s notes from her ~4 mile (~1.25 hour) walk between Nakano and Ikebukuro Station. Join us as we walk Tokyo!
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Getting our Long-Term Resident Visa (Ancestry) for Japan – Timing (Part 3)
Timing is key, making sure you have a guarantor lined up and you’re saving money should be first, followed by long lead items (documents from the Department of State and an FBI background check). Use the included graphic for an (somewhat) easy visual representation.
Getting our Long-Term Resident Visa (Ancestry Visa) for Japan - Visa Documents (Part 2)
A list of every document we submitted (and how to get them!) for our Long-Term Resident Visa.
Getting our Long-Term Resident Visa (Ancestry Visa) for Japan - Our Story (Part 1)
While not impossible, getting the Long-Term Resident Visa (定住者 – Teijyuusha) isn’t easy. To qualify for this visa with ancestry, you need to be (at most) third-generation Japanese. You also need to fly to Japan to apply for your Certificate of Eligibility and be ready for some hard work and anxiety!
2018 in Review / 2019 Planning
The biggest win of 2018? We moved to Japan! Next year’s main focus in a word: consistency. I also (of course) have a super lofty, long and ridiculous list for 2019, and I’m totally determined to accomplish most of it!
Walking Tokyo Series: Kichijoji Station to Nakano Station
Walking Tokyo gives an intimate glimpse into the daily lives of Tokyoites. Read our notes from the 5.5 mile (~2 hour) walk Kichijōji Station to Nakano Station. Join us as we walk Tokyo!