declan_murphy@hotmail.com wrote:
> TXZZ wrote:
> > declan_murphy@hotmail.com wrote:
> > > TXZZ wrote:
> > > > Getting a visa in japan is fucknig hard!  I could enroll in a
> > > > university, but it would need to be cheap.  Are there any community
> > > > colleges in japan that are cheap and that I could enroll in?
> > >
> > > There are lower cost universities such as those of the National
> > > University system partially privatized in 2004, and various 2nd/3rd
> > > tier level schools. Regional areas are usually cheaper than those in
> > > major urban areas. There isn't really a US style "community college"
> > > system in operation than equates to what you are looking for.
> > >
> > > As for whether you could enroll in one, if you meet their academic &
> > > language requirements then you could apply for the certificate of
> > > eligibility. If you have the academic but don't meet the language
> > > requirements, then the shugaku visa system is the bridging method.
> > >
> > > However there is no way the Immigration Bureau would approve a
> > > certificate of eligibility without proof of adequate funds for the
> > > period of study. Get a job and save up (a lot).
> >
> > any way  I could become a tour guide?
>
> Easiest way to obtain accreditation as a tour guide is to pass the
> examination, which is fairly difficult for a non-native speaker.
> Alternatively you could complete a 2 year specialist course at a
> senmongakkou. I'm not sure why, but those who complete a specialist
> course are not required to sit the exam. Doing a course though is the
> more expensive option.

how expensive is the course?  DOes it still require a college diploma?