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Sorry for my late reply on this, but I have been on vacation and no internet access. (heaven knows how I found such a place in an industrial country...XD"")

I agree with you in so far that people with a degree can work in Japan then if they don´t speak the language, but, maybe it´s just romantic- thinking me, wouldn´t you like to actually be a part of the possee? And isn´t being part of the community the interesting part about moving to another country? And that you surely can´t manage without being able to speak the language.

If you don´t know the language people won´t be able to get to know you, because you can hardly show your character. I mean, when you´re a funny smart guy nobody would know, because you couldn´t make any jokes or witty comments.

And if you know about the language and culture why couldn´t you work as a waiter (for example)?? Do the Japanese think: "Ew, a foreigner! He can´t do that!" I could just see where it would be kind of hard to get a visa though...