Learning Traditional Culture of Japan (Cultural Activities Visa)

Cultural activities visa is for people who want to learn knowledge and skill on Japanese culture.

Conditions for This Visa

Applicants should be under either one of following condition

Academic activities without any income
Artistic activities without any income
Activities for research regarding Japanese culture and skill
Activities on learning Japanese culture and skill from professional instructor

Period of Stay

3 years, 1 year, 6 months and 3 months

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I want to get married with person who has foreign nationality. (International Marriage)

It will be painful for married couple if they are not able to live together. Please call us for international marriage procedure. There are many requirements to bring foreign spouse to Japan but we know how to handle it. We will be delighted if we could help visa process for you to live together. All nationalities will be corresponded.
(International Marriage)
I want to establish a company and live in Japan.

Instead of getting normal visa, having your own company in Japan is another choice. There are sometimes a lot of requirements to get normal visa. If you have management experience and certain amout of money, you can establish a company and get management visa. We can help your effort to establish your company.
Company management business (management and management visa)
I want to change my current status of residence to another residence status.

Foriegners who married with Japanese and working for companies in Japan and exchange students who is going to work must change your visa status. It must be better for you to start this process early. Please feel free to contact us on this issue.
To Change of Status of Residence (Status of Residence Changes Permit Application)
I want to update my status of residence.

Extension of period of stay permit application can be accepted from three months of prior to the expired date. If you don't know how to apply it or don't want take your time long for this process, we are happy to do it for you.
Extention of Period of Stay
I want to get my family from overseas come over and live together in Japan.

Having your children and parents come and live together is possible. We are often asked from clients what kind of visa is adequate in their cases. Consultation for procedure is available at our office.
Staying as a Following Family Member of a Visa Holder (Family Stay Visa)
I want to get Japanese citizenship (Naturalization Application)

If the entire of your stay exceed the requirement, you will be able to apply for naturalization visa, having Japanese nationality. For qualifications, please contact us.
Acquisition of Japanese Nationality (Naturalization)
I want to be a permanent resident in Japan. (Permanent Residence Permit Application)

Once you get a permanent residence visa, you will be free from the period of stay and not have to update your visa. Also, there is no limitation on employment activities. Even if you are divorced with Japanese spouse can continue your stay in Japan. Those who would like to change your current status to permanent residence, please contact our office.
Living in Japan Permanently (Permanent Resident Visa)
Chinese cuisine, French cuisine, cook, such as Indian cuisine

I want to hire a person who has special skill from overseas.

Please feel free to ask us when you are thinking about hireing somebody from abroad who has special skills, such as chef and Thai massage therapists. We will be happy if we could help this process. Being Chef and Other Skilful Occupations (Skills Visa)
I am an illegal resident but would like to stay in Japan.

We sometimes recieve an inquiries from person who are staying in Japan after their visa had already expired. If you would like to extend your stay, there is a special process for them without getting out of Japan. There are variety of cercumstances and procedure will be different on each indivisuals. First of all, please let us know your current situation. We will help you to find a way to keep your stay.
I am an illegal resident but would like to stay in Japan.
Studying in Japan

Number of foreign students who want to study at Japanese University or person who wish to learn Japanese traditional culture (making buchwheat noodles and tofu, kimono and tea ceremony) has been increasing. Also, inquiries from them are also in large number. If you are thinking about studying in Japan, we have a solution. Our office is located in Umeda, Osaka, convenient location from JR Osaka and other majour stations.
Studying at Universities (Student Visa)

Office Overview

Administrative Scrivener
Immigration Lawyer
Norio Miyazaki

〒530-0027
Sankyo Umeda building 6th floor Center Office No. 15
1-5 Doyama Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture Japan

Tell:090-3676-8204

Three Features of Visa Naturalization Support Center

1, Consultation

Visa Naturalization Support Center provide consultation to eliminate your anxiety regarding your visa issue.

2, Easy Access, Convenient Location!

It's 3 minutes walk from Izumi-no-hiroba at the underground mall in Umeda, Osaka. Our building is at just in front of Taiyuji bus stop and has a post office on the first floor.

3, Corresponding in English

Norio Miyazaki, the administrative scrivener of Visa Naturalization Support Center correspond your issue in English. He has overseas experiences in several countries and knowlege on immigration matters.

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