ddum question guys but do you think i can/should book my flight and hotel before getting my visa ?

to dancing_flame = just do it bro...how many msian can work in japan like you with expat status?

it was surprisingly easy to get the visa - not sure what they check but one thing for sure, if you are giving photocopy of bank account, make sure get authenticate stamp from bank before submitting. they dont accept e statement print outs

most of the shops will be closed during golden week right ?