Japanese visa application

I previously wrote about the application process at the Washington, D.C. consulate (Japan Visa Application Process – Japanese Embassy in Washington, D.C.), but a friend later reminded me that Japan now offers 5-year multiple-entry visas. I checked and it's true; I feel like I missed out. I just moved to Seattle, and there's a Japanese consulate there too. I tried applying for a multiple-entry visa…

I've been traveling abroad quite a bit lately. I previously obtained a Schengen visa from the Spanish embassy, and this time I got a Japanese visa. Both visas were relatively simple; just submit the documents according to the online instructions. However, there were some issues with the list of required documents for Japan, so I'm writing this guide to remind everyone of the process. Official information website: https://ww…