Originally Posted by
MattEvan
OP, I am deeply sorry you experienced this. It sounds like you have a strong reverence for Japan (judging by your piano selection) and intended to honor all of the (former) egregious entry requirements.
I would focus on the possible errors with the travel agency. Please DM me at any time if you would like to be connected with reputable counsel in Tokyo with deep experience representing non-Japanese in Japan civil matters.
Yah. Sounds pretty crappy all around.
I have to give you full credit for remaining level headed in your posts. I'd find a local lawyer in Japan and see what they can do to find out what the problem was. If you want to return to Japan, I'd not leave it hanging out there. Especially if you have no idea what took place. I'd also not rely on the tour guide giving you ANY more information that is accurate or truthful. I'm thinking full damage mode.
Gather up all your paper.
Put it in a nice chronological package and get it ready to send to counsel.