IceLycan asked:
As it seems quite complicated to actually become a Japanese citizen, and I have heard of people living for many years like 15 or so in Japan. I want to know how this is allowed? I would really rather become Japanese, but if all I can do is live in Japan, then that will do as well.
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Comments ( 5 )
Mista Ricksta added these pithy words on Feb 03 08 at 9:06 amThe country may not allow you to become a citizen – EVER.
It’s EASIER than you think! They don’t WANT you to become a citizen!
Fenix added these pithy words on Feb 04 08 at 8:51 pmthe same way mexicans do it here. Cut some grass, and pick potatoes
butch added these pithy words on Feb 07 08 at 11:49 pmBy special request , you can be killed at the airport.
Marilyn T added these pithy words on Feb 09 08 at 11:10 amMaybe you have to marry a Japanese citizen.My son also would love to go to Japan. His girlfriend is from there, maybe they should get married so he can go back with her.I used to live in Hawaii, there are many Japanese people there. They are so peaceful and nice. Perhapes you have a job skill that would help you over there. i know that teaching English is popular there. good luck.
Acyla added these pithy words on Feb 09 08 at 12:50 pmWikipedia says to become a Japanese citizen. It doesn’t seem quite that difficult but they are rather strict. I think the hardest thing you may find is to give away your nationality (I know of a few people who became Japanese and they say they don’t allow dual citizenship and most of them change their names to Japanese ones).
—Continuous residence in Japan for five years or more
At least 20 years old and otherwise legally competent
History of good behavior generally, and no past history of seditious behavior
Sufficient capital or skills, either personally or within family, to support oneself
Stateless or willing to renounce foreign citizenship —-Easiest way with them in marriage. *shrugs*
PS Don’t ever try to sneak into Japan. Their rules are very tough and you don’t want to get caught out. They will do a lot more than the US will if they find out you’re not legal.