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Originally Posted by kirakira (Post 676303)

alanX, somehow I very much doubt you have any idea what you are getting yourself into. My advice is to go to Japan as a university student and spend you student life there. It will be the best time of your life. But for that you will at least need JLPT 2, if not JLPT 1 so start studying.

With your current skills, you have 0 chance of getting anywhere in Japananese society especially language skills. In fact your social standing will be around the same as illegal mexican immigrants that cross the USA border every year (no language skills, no practical skills that are in demand). It might sound harsh but from your posts, it is clear you are very naive.

I suggest you check out MMM's "I don't want to live in Japan" thread first.

Japan's GDP is plunging at a rate of -12% a year, Japanese people are having trouble finding jobs, Japan's economy is practically under seige right now and they have no room for baggage. It isn't exactly Anime happyville at the moment or whatever imaginery ideas you have about Japan.

but he lived there for 4 years. so he must know something?

Your absolute best course of action:

1. Get into the best US university that you can. I can't emphasize the US part enough. In a worldwide survey of schools, the US still leads globally in university education. Do a semester or two abroad and don't simply stick to Japan. Pick China or somewhere in Europe.
2. For your major you will either want something like global finance/business, mechanical or structural engineering, or programming/networking.
3. Go for the best internship you can and graduate with all the honors you can achieve.
4. Get a job here doing something like engineering. If you do it right, you will be making 60,000 USD a year or more right out of school.

If none of the above sounds appealing, do your four years studying whatever and teach English.

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Originally Posted by Kenpachi11 (Post 676307)

but he lived there for 4 years. so he must know something?

Well he hasn't worked in Japan yet so he hasn't really tasted what Japanese society is really like.

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Originally Posted by Kenpachi11 (Post 676307)

but he lived there for 4 years. so he must know something?

Yeah, you could try that. Show up at immigration, "I've lived here four years when I was a kid. I know things." Write that on your visa application and please let us all know how it works out for you.

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Originally Posted by kirakira (Post 676303)

I know Japan's current situation. And I have read MMM's thread, actually made a few posts in it a few weeks ago. I completely understand what you're saying. However, I know all of this. I'm basically conversational in Japanese. So language is not an issue.

You said "go to Japan as a university student." Okay, well that is exactly what I need to know how to do. So every bit of help is appreciated.

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Originally Posted by kirakira (Post 676311)

Well he hasn't worked in Japan yet so he hasn't really tasted what Japanese society is really like.

how could you live in a place for 4 years and not know how the society is like there?!

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Originally Posted by Kenpachi11 (Post 676323)

how could you live in a place for 4 years and not know how the society is like there?!

It could be that at that time he/she was 6 years old. I know a few kids that age. They believe me when I say things like, "Yeah, I am from America. Barack Obama and I are best friends. Talked to him on the phone last night as a matter of fact."

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Originally Posted by jasonbvr (Post 676333)

Don't really know what you're trying to get at? Nor do I care. I'm just going to end this little cat brawl, I'm just looking for some help guys. All the answers so far are really appreciated! Let's keep em' coming. ^_^

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Originally Posted by alanX (Post 676336)

i actually found a website that shown all the work visas you can get but i forgot what the website was.....sorry...

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Originally Posted by Kenpachi11 (Post 676337)

i actually found a website that shown all the work visas you can get but i forgot what the website was.....sorry...

i think it is the sixth time i post this link.
MOFA: Visa

i googled "visa" and "japan". first link is the above.
no offence to u kenpachi, since u r not the one asking all the questions.