Looking for Advice on Getting a Long-Term Visa for Japan

Hey everyone!

I’m a 22-year-old Russian living in South Korea and I’m looking to move to Japan in the near future. I’ve done some research on visa options, but I’d love to get some advice or hear from people who’ve been through the process themselves.

A little about me:

  • I graduated with a BBA in Data Analytics from SolBridge International School of Business in Daejeon, South Korea.
  • Right now, I’m doing an internship as a marketing assistant.
  • I’m also part of a rock band in Seoul called ANFOUS, and I’m working on my personal music project (Kuro Ran 黒蘭).
  • I’m in a relationship with a Japanese national, and we’re considering marriage, but I’m not looking to marry just for the visa (so I’m hoping for other options).

I’m interested in the Cultural Activity or Artist visa because I think they might be the best fit for me. Has anyone here applied for these or a similar visa? What documents did you need, and what was the process like? If you know of any other visa types that might suit my situation, I’d love to hear your thoughts!

Thanks in advance for your help!

by George-Xerrion

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