What is Temporary Visitor Visa?

Temporary visitor visa covers tourism, recuperation, sports, visits to relatives, field trips, participation in short courses or meetings, business liaison and similar activities undertaken while staying temporarily in Japan. Holders of temporary visitor status shall not engage in any business, working activities.

Examples:

Staying in Japan for the purpose of field trips and study tour (e.g. plant tours and trade fair visits)
Participating in short courses and briefings organized by companies
Participating in conferences and other meetings
Dispatched to Japan for business liaison, business negotiations, contract signing, after-sales service, advertising or publicity, market research or other short-term business activities
Market research and other activities in preparation for investing in and commencing a business in Japan

The periods of stay of temporary visitor status is basically either 90 days, 30 days, or 15 days.