Got My Japan Visa at 50! Here's How...

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  @ChaniJapan · 2 years ago · pinned

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• FI

  @fidomusic · 1 year ago (edited)

  I too came to Japan from Australia, and got my work visa (Professor Visa) at the age of 59! I taught Academic English at a university. After a couple of years I met a Japanese woman and we eventually got married, so I changed my Professor Visa to a Spouse Visa. Now happily retired here in Japan. As an older person there are so many great things about this country. It is safe. Crime here is low. One&apos;s chances of being mugged here are almost nil. I never feel threatened here. I feel safe wherever I go, day or night, drunk or sober. Plus the health system here is excellent.

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• AC

  @AceManifold · 2 years ago

  Thank you for your wonderful video. &nbsp;I am old (79) and moved last year from Southern California to Nagoya last year. &nbsp;My wife (since 1991) is Japanese and wanted to see more of her mom. &nbsp;We lived in Hokkaido once before when I had a Fulbright Fellowship to learn about Ainu people. &nbsp;I have been fascinated with Japan since I was 16 and discovered Kurosawa movies and sushi. &nbsp;I was also motivated to come because I have become so disappointed with the USA--what it has become politically and as a society. &nbsp;I dread the thought that Japan will follow or be influenced in that direction but feel increasingly reassured this will not be the case the longer I live here. &nbsp;The main thing I want to say is that your video made me feel guilty about being able to stay so easily because my wife is a Japanese citizen. &nbsp;All the immigration paperwork and medical insurance and banking business would have been impossible for me. &nbsp;I speak some Japanese, but not well enough for all that stuff, and I cannot tell you how impressed I am with what you have done. &nbsp;I love the little K cars here and would be camping myself if I were younger. &nbsp;Where we live there is a beautiful cemetery and park (Heiwa Park) and a Buddhist Temple (Nittai Ji) for when I die. &nbsp;PS I am not going to die any time soon and enjoy long bike rides when it&apos;s not so hot.

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• YO

  @yokosomike · 1 year ago

  I just turned 59 and have been in Japan for ten years. I continue to work with preschoolers, in good health and plan on applying for permanent residence next year. Time flies!

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• IV

  @IvanovTchaikonsky · 2 years ago

  you are a great woman, &nbsp;should be proud of yourself.

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• MI

  @michaelcanavan-iz3io · 1 year ago

  Just discovered your channel. I&apos;m so glad I did! I have often wanted to perhaps live in Japan. I started life in Japan in an orphanage and was adopted by an American military family. I&apos;ve had a great life, but would now like to start another chapter. Your content gives me hope and inspiration!

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  @Norio1213 · 2 years ago

  Wonderful. They say &apos;Where there&apos;s a will, there&apos;s a way,&apos; which is indeed true.

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• AR

  @aroKirar · 2 years ago

  わたしは日本人であなたと同じ年齢ですが、あなたの行動力がとても羨ましいです！私も海外に行くのが夢でしたが叶いませんでした。日本にようこそ🇯🇵

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• KO

  @kosumtochiseoul · 1 year ago

  50 myself. recently laid off. studied in Japan for two years long time ago. I was wondering if Japan would accept someone of my age. You gave me a hope. Thank you!

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• GK

  @Gkimbal · 2 years ago

  You’ve seemed to be enjoying your life in Japan, and I’m happy for you. We too moved to Japan when we were about the same age as you. Like you, we renovated our old house ourselves and finally arrived at the peaceful life we are leading now. Since I am Japanese, it’s much easier for me to adjust to a new way of life in Japan. Given that, I respect your challenges and positive attitudes. If you ever travel to Kyushu, please come by. I used to live in Rockhampton for two years. <br> <br>I will continue to enjoy your YouTube videos.

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• SH

  @SharonRoyce · 1 year ago

  Oh my..!!! This is so inspiring to people in the &apos;older&apos; age bracket though I must say Chani, you do not look your age...thought you were way younger than 50. Enjoying your posts here in Aus.

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  @HankOrionYT · 2 years ago

  You&apos;re an inspiration.

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