[johnnyboydave]

I've read those 3 sites you listed and didn't find anything on the opportunity levels of finding a job once you have permanent residency. Thank you for providing the links though.

I understand all about the visas. From the information I've been gathering, it is nearly impossible to get a job from within Japan on a visa. Most employers, from what I've gathered, aren't going to hire you if you're working on a visa. So, my plan is to get renewals as an ALT or JTE until I can apply for permanent residency (through marriage to a Japanese resident, if I'm lucky).

I'm seeking info on pretty much whether or not I can expect to get hired once I get permanent residency. Although I'll be legally a permanent resident, their will still be employers who won't hire me, since I don't have the "Asian" looks a natural born full blooded Japanese native would have. So, I'm wondering just how much of an impact not being naturally born Japanese will have on my chances for landing a career in something other then teaching English.