In article <3F92534D.C0F6D73D@yahoo.co.jp>, Eric Takabayashi
<etakajp@yahoo.co.jp> wrote:

> > > > What stands in my way of doing this from a legal standpoint?
> > >
> > > What kind of visa do you hold, or plan on getting?
> >
> > I know nothing.  What kind of visa do I need?
> 
> If you have no connections in Japan, like a future employer or sponsor, and
> know nothing about visas, try here for general info:
> 
> http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/

Thanks; looks like a good start. For the first part of this
idiot's-dream, I'm going in the spring and see if I can hunt down
potential gigs in hotels, sophisticated joints, etc. provided such
exist.  Particularly in cities outside Tokyo, where I figure there will
be more competition for such gigs and less interest in the curiosity of
a gaijin jazz guitarist.  On the other hand it can't be so rural I
can't find a bass player!

> And for more specific procedures:
> 
> "We advise you to contact the Consular Section of the Embassy or Consulate
> General of Japan nearest you for more information and advice."
 
Cool, there's one in LA, near here.  Not that I'm going to get anywhere
with this, but I haven't had a silly goalin a long time.

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