Looking for advice on moving to Japan as a freelancer

Hi everyone,

My name is Sacha, I’m 24 years old and from Belgium. I work as a full-time freelancer in digital services (website creation, marketing, SEO, SEA, e-commerce). I’ve been seriously thinking about moving to Japan, but I’m not sure what the best approach is for a freelancer like me.

I’m looking for advice on:

• The most suitable visas (Highly Skilled Visa, Business Manager, or others?).
• The istrative steps to take.
• The challenges of being a foreign freelancer in Japan.
• Life there (cost of living, housing, professional networks, etc.).

If any of you have been through this process or have useful insights, I’d really appreciate your input! 😊

Thanks in advance, looking forward to your advice!

Sacha