TXZZ wrote:
> declan_murphy@hotmail.com wrote:
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> > The Cultural Activities visa covers academic or artistic activities
> > that provide no income, activities for the purpose of pursuing specific
> > studies on Japanese culture or arts, or activities for the purpose of
> > learning and acquiring skills in Japanese culture or arts under the
> > guidance of experts (for example, ikebana, tea ceremony, judo, etc.).
> > Any activities covered by this visa must be organised through an
> > organisation or with an expert in a particular field - you cannot just
> > apply for the visa and then look for something to do when you come to
> > Japan. Activities are generally not considered to include the Japanese
> > language, but you may be able to study Japanese on this visa after
> > completing your other activities.
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> Dunno why i didnt pursue this more vigourously IN japan, but japan is a
> very confusing place when you have no money.  Anyway someone told me
> there that the japanese can be very felxible with cultural visas but
> who knows.  Do martial arts count?

1. The visa cannot be obtained IN Japan.
2. It is a CoE, so there is no greater flexibility than with any other
application.
3. Is Judo a martial art, and do you actually read any posts that
answer your questions?