Does anyone have experience with Japan's Specified Visa: Designated Activities, which can allow one to stay in Japan as a tourist for six months, and then extend to a full year? I've read through the info on the MOFA website, but a few things aren't clear to me. Can I apply for this visa from Japan if I enter on a regular 90-day tourist visa? Or do I need to apply before arriving? I am a US citizen but currently live in Australia on a work and holiday visa. I can meet the monetary requirement of 30 million yen because my name is on my parent's bank accounts. Will I be allowed to pair those accounts with my personal one to meet the requirement?
by Honest-Scratch-5329