We're getting MARRIED!

They begin Japanese marriage paperwork, needing two adult witnesses, signatures, dates, and a special message. A British Embassy Tokyo appointment for a certificate of no impediment is booked for early March; Osaka no longer offers it. Spouse-visa approval may require photos, questioning, and proof the relationship is genuine, with rejection possible.

The marriage plan has moved from discussion to paperwork, yet remains dependent on bureaucracy and immigration approval.