[kawaiineko]

I don't think the visa method would be the best route for me to go anyway. I plan to live in Japan permanently. Did research regarding this, and according to that, if you plan to move Japan permanently is to apply as an "alien". I know this means you're not a native of the country because you weren't born there, but essentially, you have temporary citizenship (I know to be eligible to apply for Japanese citizenship as a foreigner you have to live in Japan five years minimum). If you're a tourist, and you have a passport, all they have to do is stamp your passport and you can vacation/visit there for up to 3 months.