Hey MachDaddy,
sorry to hear that. Did you call the contract agency to find out or was it directly to Japan? Which agency was it that kept you in the dark like that?
I applied with PARC. Still waiting to get a confirm for my application.
Finally, would anyone recomment applying with both PARC/ CREW and take the first one who can offer an interview? Makes sense?
Merry X-Mas!