[TokyoKid]

There's a secret way to go to Japan on a very long visa: start your own company with a Japanese co-fouder and go there on a management visa. You can get up to a 5-year visa and it does NOT require a $50k investment.

If you want to stay longer, the only option through marriage.

[japanaway]

> start your own company with a Japanese co-fouder and go there on a management visa

Will look into this, thanks!

[agibsonccc]

This is what I did. I hired someone already local and he handed the company to me (didn't want risk, mainly wanted the salary, we were already well funded) Be aware it does take a bit of capital though.

[TokyoKid]

Is there anyway we could get in touch? I'd like to have someone I could ask questions once I do this myself.

[agibsonccc]

Email is in profile.