It is strange. A lot of the things he said he needed, would have been done in the permanent residence portion of his time in Japan. Just as it is in any country.
He had to use his friend’s address for the bank account and then changed it.
Everything is now harder. Even business manager visa. So many 夢の日本 have been shattered and pushed into other Asian countries. I’ve also seen a push into Europe , Italy, which also changed the rules last year too which was considered a very easy way to become a European citizen, Canada for Americans protesting Trump, etc.
It really does feel like the prelude or reshuffle of the world balance, open borders, Covid, closing borders, higher qualifications..
Wonder what it all means.
Well cross Japan off my list. I would not be able to produce that residence list under any circumstances.
This gratifies intellectual curiosity -- how does one become a citizen in one of the most isolationist countries? What is that like??? Read this to find out.
2. People with money like acquiring passports.
3. This community has above average representation of both.
Japan doesn't allow dual citizenship, so not very attractive for people who want more than one passport.
I'm a typical HN reader (I think) and I found it interesting. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯