What are things needed to visit or permanently live in japan?

Question:

hey hello im 17 i can speak japanese at an ok level i'm still learning though. i know over 200 kanji and still learning more . i want visit japan and see how its like and if i like it maybe come back a live there permanently . what are things i need to do to go to japan and live there ? please help I'm really clueless about this part. .

Answer:

If you are a US citizen, you can visit and stay in Japan up to 90 days without a visa.

You usually need working or student visa to live more than 90 days in Japan.

For working visa, you have to get a job offer from a Japanese company. But you can't look for a job in Japan without a visa. So you need it before you enter Japan.

For student visa, you have to be admitted to a Japanese college. You need to pay tuition and living cost for 4 years. It could be about $100,000.

If you want to become a Japanese citizen, you have to keep living in Japan for more than 5 years without a pause. Then, you will be eligible to apply for citizenship. But you need more like stable income, sufficient reason, Japanese language skill and so on if you want your application to be accepted.

You can apply for Permanent Residence of Japan under the same condition. And this is relatively easier than citizenship.