How to acquire a work visa to cook in japan?

Hi!
I'm 20 years old, and for pretty much as long as I can remember I've always loved japanese cuisine and culture. I have been working in kitchens for almost 2 years, and will be cooking in a japanese restaurant for another year before I would travel to japan. My friend is staying in Japan for two years with a student visa, and he is staying in his own apartment where I would be living as well. Basically I'm wondering if I would meet the qualifications of a work visa, and if I need to apply for one before I actually travel to Japan. Thanks a lot everyone.

Unfortunately you probably do not qualify for a work visa. Chefs usually need quite a bit more work experience (in the area of 10 years+) to waive the degree requirement.

You cant get a work visa to cook if your specialty is japanese cuisine. You need to specialize in your own country's cuisine.

Is that opinion or do you know this as fact?

Is that opinion or do you know this as fact?

I do not know it as a fact but I do believe this lawyer:

http://www.tokyoimmigration.jp/eng/ryouri.html

Interesting, thanks for citing your sources.

Hello , it is fact !! U need 10yrs cooking experience in ur own country's cuisine (NOT JAPANES) ! Thn only u can go for the process to get skilled visa for COOK !!