I want to move to Japan when I grow up, any advice?

Question:

I want to teach english to japanese students when I get older. I was born in America and my nationality is kinda american, I have no japanese in me. I also want to become a japanese citizen, how do I do that? I heard you have to stay there for 5 years, but doI apply for colleage before or after I go to japan. Would they let me teach english to japanese students? Do I have to marry a japanese man to live there permantley and to be able to go back and forth between america and japan? Sorry for all the typoes

Answer:

You usually need working or student visa to live 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.