[Josh Grisdale]

Hi Zachary,

Japan does have subsidies and welfare for this with disabilities. However, to move here you need to have a visa, and (with the exception of visa for family members of someone in Japan) this means you need an employer to sponsor the visa. So, unfortunately unless you have a visa, living here will not be possible. Sorry 😟

[Zachary Oswald]

Hi Josh thank you for the information. If you don’t mind I’d like to ask what I’d like to ask what if someone I know is going to work for example my girlfriend/wife or just a friend then would it be possible for me to get a visa?

Thanks,

[Josh Grisdale]

I am quite certain it is limited to family members. You may want to try GaijinPot forums as this site is mostly about travel, but GaijinPot is more general moving to/living in Japan.

[Nomad Traveler]

Hi Zachary,

Just to let you know to study and work in Japan, the below websites can provide you all the required information:

Accessible Japan This Website gives wheelchair users the latest useful information to visit attractive places in major parts of Japan.
Independent Living in Japan Articles and resources on the IL situation in Japan from the Asia Disability Institute.
Japanese resources on Independent Living Information Resources for People with Disabilities in Japan.

Also, for Visas and Permits for Japan there are 27 different categories of residential status are available for the foreigner’s stay in Japan. You need to apply for a visa or a residence permit for visiting students. For details regarding visas consult an embassy or a consulate. A list of overseas Japanese embassy or consular offices (http://www.mofa.go.jp/about/emb_cons/mofaserv.html).

Further, to understand the Disability Related Legislation in Japan below is the link which provides you all the information relating to the same (this covers everything you need to know about disability related programs in Japan):

https://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/ssb/v70n1/v70n1p61.html

Hope this helps.