The (Instructor) Visa Renewal Process

My visa is fast expiring--I can't believe I've already been in Japan for a year. This blog is a horrible testament to that! Anyway, because I was given a 1 year visa by Interac when I first applied, it's already time to renew... From what I've heard, JETs get a 3 year visa right away. Can someone fact check me please!

But, the visa process was probably one of the most surprising things I've dealt with in a long time in Japan. It was so surprising because of how simple it was. After dealing with visits to the ward office and filling out paperwork there, this was nothing. To be honest, I think the most difficult part of the whole process was getting to the office.