I used to live in Japan for 3 years on a WHV and student visa, working as a tour guide. I handled everything from guiding in English and Spanish to making hotel and train bookings. Ended up doing around 210 tours mostly in Kansai area.
Lately, I have been getting A LOT of requests from past clients and associates, so I'm seriously considering starting my own tour business in Japan. I'm looking into either the Startup Visa or the Business Manager Visa. I'm okay with the initial funding and business plan requirements, but I'd love to hear from anyone who's applied for either visa with a similar idea (especially in the tourism space).
I have an appointment next week with an immigration agency with experience in business manager visa applications but any tips or experiences that would improve my chances would be helpful.
by hapx0x0