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Depends on your country but you should report to local authority instead.
International  page or not even japan controls the law against scammers in your country.
Like in my country, the Philippines we have a list of trusted agencies and has 0 payments or fees. I got here by that 8yrs ago

Hi all,


just for future readers:  I've been in Japan since '04 and have gone through several types of visa and work.

First off, again for future readers looking for info,  you will not (NOT) get a visa or work permit for a truck driver kind of job, ever.  Maybe 15-20years from now when the aging population seriously declines and they need a lot of manpower, but until now most work-related visa will either be based on a 4year college degree, plus some exceptions in the "entertainment" category. For example,  ladies from the Philippines used to have fairly easy to get work visa opportunities, but I don't have details for those.

For other types of jobs, you have to understand that most Japanese offices and bureaus typically 1)have no idea how similar processes in other countries happen, and 2)usually want to avoid potential trouble (which means additional paperwork).    That means they're going to try and streamline everything they can, so if your qualifications don't match the way it is in Japan, there is no way to discuss or explain. You have to fit the very narrow and often unrealistic system, or give up.

If they're unsure, they'll just say no, so please make sure you research as much as you can (RECENT information) before you spend money.


I know a lot of people who tried to come as construction workers or similar jobs because they've heard a lot of happy Japan stories from older guys in their community, but those stories go back to the 1980s to around 9.11, where both the economy and immigration policies changed a lot. 

it's a great country to live in, especially in time like these, and I'm glad I made the jump 17years ago, but 80% of the info you can find online is either totally wrong or very outdated, so again please make sure you check and double-check before making life-changing decisions.

And if you'd rather let professionals handle it, I recommend Acroseed, based in Tokyo. They're affordable and actually know what they're doing, unlike the 4 firms I visited before them, who had no idea whatsoever.

you all be safe wherever you are,

mods I hope I'm not breeching any posting rules.

@Holisticcafehoshinotane, thanks for the info, it's very much appreciated.

Do you know what visa a digital nomad would need to apply to?

For instance, YouTubers, bloggers, software developers... you get the idea, basically any job that can be done remotely as a freelancer.

Is there some kind of streamlined process to get a work visa for people working as freelancers, or will they have to settle for a tourist visa even when they are going to be working remotely during their stay in Japan.