This article provides information on how long visitors can stay in Japan without a job, depending on their visa type and purpose of visit. Tourist visas allow for up to 90 days, while student visas are valid for the duration of study and work visas are issued for one to three years. Overstaying a visa is illegal and can result in penalties or deportation. Visitors on tourist visas cannot work without obtaining a work visa, but some exceptions exist for cultural exchange or volunteer programs. Looking for work on a tourist visa is possible but not recommended, as a job offer must be obtained before leaving the country to apply for a work visa.