I just applied to a Japanese school and everything was going fine, until I told them how old I was: 35. Here in the U.S., 35 is still considered relatively young in most things, but guess not in Japan. After the person at the school found out how old I was they told me that although there is no age restriction for the pre-college visa, sometimes older applicants for this kind of visa have a hard time getting it and I should be ready to provide extra explanations to Japan immigration.
HUH??? FGs, help please. I quickly got over being offended and somewhat humiliated, and shifted into "I can't waste time on this route if I will be denied a pre-college visa anyway due to my age..." mode.
The only explanation I have for Japan immigration is that I have had a great career in America and now I want to try living and learning in Japan while I'm still relatively young, for at least a year of study. I thought as long as I had the money, no crime record, and plenty of energy, I would have no problems. Now this. ANY advice would really help, thanks.