I am 38, born and raised in the US. My mom (Japanese) and her parents were both born in the US, however, my grandma went back to Japan after being born and went to school in Japan, returning to the US in her late 20's. I am in contact with my grandma's family and regularly visit them if I need a sponsor or guarantor, but their english isn't great.
In my research I can't get a Nikkei visa because I'm older than 35. Is this correct? I'd have to get a COE and apply for long term resident visa or go the route of ALT or language student?
I haven't taken any JLPT tests, but I can get by with what I've learned through family and friends. I want to move to Japan and take classes, but if I can do the Nikkei or LTR visa I don't have to pay the upcharge of language schools.
Any insight would be much appreciated as the MOJ and MOFA sites are not the easiest to navigate.
by nic_nokay