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来日計画

Japan Relocation

Why Japan

Since childhood, like many, I've felt this quiet pull toward Japan — but for me it never stayed a phase. Over time, it became something I structured my decisions around: what I study, what I build, how I design, and the kind of person I want to become.

I’m drawn to product environments where long-term thinking, systems design, and craftsmanship are valued over speed alone.

My interest in Japan isn't recent. I've been studying the language since 2022, building tools for Japanese learners, and deliberately shaping my ideas — because I don’t just want to move there. I want to contribute meaningfully when I do.

"This isn't a whim. It's a deliberate direction I've been building toward for years."

Journey Timeline

2023

JLPT N5 certified

First formal Japanese language milestone.

2024

JLPT N4 certified

Conversational fundamentals established.

Early 2025

Japan relocation research begins

Visa pathways, cost of living, target market research.

Early 2026

NAT N3 preparation

Targeting exam in April 2026.

Q3 2026

Preparing relocation

Aiming for anywhere in Japan.

準備状況

Readiness

日本語Japanese

JLPT N5 — N3 scheduled (April 2026)

技術力Technical Readiness

4+ years building production-scale UI systems

ビザVisa Pathway

Engineer / Specialist in Humanities visa — eligibility aligned

移住計画Relocation Plan

Relocation Goal — Q3 2026

Visa Pathway

Researching the Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services visa category. Open to sponsored roles or highly-skilled professional (HSP) pathway.

Target: Q3 2026 relocation