Well I am not really an expert on this so its a good idea to check out your local Japanese embassy or consulate.
Click here for your countries embassy
Europe
http://www.mofa.go.jp/about/emb_cons/over/europe.html
NORTH AMERICA
http://www.mofa.go.jp/about/emb_cons/over/north_a.html
Below is the link to the Japanese embassy in the UK.
http://www.uk.emb-japan.go.jp/en/visa/visa-main.html
From my experience it was never that hard to get a visa however, with the change in the global economy I think things are getting harder.
There are a number of visa that allow you to work in Japan
here are a list.
http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/03.html#categories
Spouse i.e your married to a Japanese man or woman.
a spouse visa is the best to get as there are no restrictions on what you can do.
Work visa this is restricted to what you came to do so if you come in as an English teacher and you leave that job you will have to apply for a change of status you may or may not get it.
Working Holiday visa this is open to only a select few countries and enables you to work and stay for up to 12 months in Japan. The UK is one of the countries that is allowed to apply for this type of visa. It is open to anyone from the ages of 18 to 30.
http://www.uk.emb-japan.go.jp/en/visa/work_hol.html
In order to get your visa you will also need to fill out a Certificate of eligibility.
This form basically proves you have fulfilled all the requirements to be issued the visa for the industry you wish to work in or you have the right documentation to go a head and get a spouse visa. Once you have this document and everything is in order you will be able to obtain your visa. please click the link below to find out what you need.
http://www.uk.emb-japan.go.jp/en/visa/visa-certif.html
if you have any other questions about visas please visit
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