This was a question originally directed at Craig but if anyone else has useful info I'd be very interested!

Sorry in advance for the poor punctuation/grammar, I wasn't paying attention while writing.

hey there, i'm in the same boat you were a year or two ago. i want to get a cultural visa.

i was wondering what you ended up studying, and how did you find your teacher? how long did it take from the time you applied for your certificate of eligibility until the time you received it? i am already in japan at the moment on a 90 day entry permit and have around 80 days left on it to get this taken care of, otherwise i'll have to leave and reenter.

i have the nice condition that i'm able to live for free with my girlfriend, and i also have a potential steady source of private student income from when i was here on a working holiday visa.

anyway, i'd like to stay in tokyo because that's where i can live for free and i am able to make money relatively easily providing i'm legally allowed to work.

thanks!
Cory