Questions and doubts about visas in Japan I have been to Japan before. Where I'm from you will get a 90 day (maximum) visa when you arrive in Japan. (this is the same for most countries within the EU) You have to fill in a form where you specify why you are staying in the country and for how long you plan to stay. (then you get a stamp/tourist visa in your passport.) When I went there I filled in '90 days', because this was the maximum stay. Though, I am going back to Japan quite soon. Now I wish to stay for longer than 90 days, even though I know the maximum time you can stay is 90 days. (unless you get a business (working) or student visa, which I both can't get). - What do I write on the form? "How long are you planning to stay?" is the question asked. I am aware I can apply for an extension of the visa, but that doesn't mean I will get it. For this I have to travel to Tokyo, and visit the embassy of the Netherlands in Tokyo.An idea is to visit the embassy right away, when I arrive in Tokyo, and ask for the options. Another option is flying to South-Korea (or anywhere else) and then come back again. (but after doing some research this doesn't always mean you will get another 90 day visa, depending on how long you've been away)

Did I construct this sentence correctly? 私のかのじょは日本人です Does it sound formal? Is it better to use パートナー instead of かのじょ? Thanks in advance!

抱きしめたい [meaning of] Hi there! I'm wondering about the meaning of 抱きしめたい. A translation tells me it's "I want to hold your hand". Though, I thought it meant something along the lines of "I want to hug you" or "I want to hold you". Which is correct? One more question; Is this something I could say to my partner? Thank you for your answers in advance! ありがとうございます！

A Day In The Week 「ウィークデイ」 かようび かようびは　はちじに　おきました。 はちじはんに　あさごはんを　たべました。 それから、くじから　じゅういちじまで　ほんを　よみました。 じゅうにじはんに　ひるごはんを　たべました。 それから、いちじから　にじまで　うんどうしました。 それから、シャワーしました。 それから、にじはんから　よじはんまで　べんきょう　しました。 しちじに　ばんごはんを　たべました。 じゅういちじに　ねました。 ---- ありがとうございます！

Kimochi - きもち - 気持ち Hi there! Could someone tell me the meaning and use of 'kimochi'? As far as I know it literally means 'feeling', but it's used when something feels good? Like a shorter form of 'ii kimochi'. Thanks in advance!

How to build up my learning progress? Dear everyone, I have started learning Japanese a while back. I started with hiragana, which I learned in a quick 2-3 weeks. I can now construct some (very) basic sentences. However, I am not sure where to go from here. My plan is to learn katakana now, so I can read menus etc. I am slowly learning more particles, I know basic uses of は、を、の. Though, I have complications when creating longer sentences, especially with the word order. I'd appreciate any pointers or tips! Thanks in advance! よろしくお願いします。

このはわたしのにばんめはノートブックエントリです I still only know hiragana, and I can recognize some basic kanji. I am starting to learn katakana next week. 「This is my second notebook entry」 わたしは ウイックです。 がくせいです。 Alternative medicinesは べんきょうしています。 じゅうくさいです。（ほとんど はたちです） わたしのパートナーは 日本人です。 かのじょは英語をはなします。 わくわくしてます！^o^ わたしはすぐに日本をいきます。 よろしくおねがいします。 (I made and edited the attached photo myself. It's on the way to Naoshima)

ありがとうございます　－　ありがとうざいます Hello there! When saying 'good morning' or 'thank you' (formally), most people don't pronounce the 'go', or barely. e.g. ありがとうざいます (arigatouzaimasu) おはようざいます (ohayouzaimasu) I understand this is only used in speech, but 1) is it less formal? 2) does it sound more native? 3) when to not use this? (or is it always okay?) Thank you! よろしくおねがいします。

これ　or　この？ これわみずです This is water Could you explain the differences to me? Thanks in advance!