[mushiatsui]

I think you are taking citizenship a little too seriously. I have lived in Japan for over 20 yrs. I have family here, own my own home, have set up various companies, pay taxes & social insurance like everyone else & receive the same benefits(?). I don't have citizenship and besides not being able to vote and stand in a slightly shorter que at immigration, don't see the advantage of having Japan citizenship. Being very interested in Japan is not a bad thing and we look forward to having you with us. In any event you will need to have employment to live here. I suggest you don't get too hung up on the citizen thing just yet.