Hey everyone!
I’m applying for the Japan Working Holiday Visa (as an Austrian citizen) and will likely arrive in mid-November 2025. I plan to stay for about 10 months, moving through different regions. I tried to mix part-time work, travel, culture, and language learning.
Here’s my current itinerary – would love your feedback on whether this looks strong and realistic for visa approval:
Period: 17 Nov 2025 – 15 Feb 2026
Location: Osaka, Osaka-fu
Activities:
- Settle in the Kansai region
- Potential part-time work in a café (e.g. Nakazakicho)
- Explore cultural sites and local life in Osaka and surrounding areas (Kyoto, Nara, Kobe, Uji)
- Improve Japanese language skills through daily interaction and possible language classes
Period: 16 Feb 2026 – 15 May 2026
Location: Fukuoka / Northern Kyushu
Activities:
- Get to know the region and local culture
- Experience early spring festivals (e.g. Plum Blossom Festival at Dazaifu Tenmangū)
- Enjoy local specialties like Tonkotsu Ramen and Yatai food stalls
- Visit onsen towns like Beppu and Yufuin
- Take weekend trips to Nagasaki, Mount Aso, Itoshima beaches, and Kagoshima
Period: 16 May 2026 – 30 June 2026
Location: Tokyo & surrounding Kanto region
Activities:
- Part-time work in a guesthouse or English-friendly café
- Join language exchange events and cultural meet-ups
- Explore Tokyo’s districts and museums (e.g. Asakusa, Shinjuku, Shibuya)
- Weekend trips to Kamakura, Yokohama, Nikko, and Chichibu
Period: 01 July 2026 – 31 August 2026
Location: Chichibu (Saitama) / Fuji Five Lakes (Yamanashi)
Activities:
- Participate in local summer festivals and fireworks
- Explore nature around Mount Fuji and Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park
- Hike trails in the Southern Alps and Okuchichibu mountains
(Note: I used ChatGPT to make it look nice. I’m not really planning to move around much — probably just staying in one or two places)
by Rude-Funny4741