Japan is a lot easier than most people think to work and live. If you have a university degree you can easily find work teaching, then look for other work while your visa is still valid. By this time many foreigners are already married to Japanese women and have families.
Learn to speak Japanese and know Japanese culture. There is a distinctive difference among foreigners in Japan. Some people put energy into learning the Japanese language and customs, get many Japanese friends, business opportunities and the chance to experience amazing things.
Others never put forth the effort in adapting to life in Japan. There are many foreigners that don't bother learning Japanese or Japanese customs with the exception of a few phrases. Living in Japan can be very stressful for someone that doesn't know the language. Yes, Japan is a great place to live, but only if you make an effort to adapt yourself to Japanese society.
Some people enjoy life in Japan and get to try everything Japan has to offer. Some people miss the opportunity and don't.
However, this largely depends on where in Japan you want to live. In Tokyo, accommodation will cost you from a minimum of 35,000 yen per month for a shared room in a guest house or around 60,000 yen for a single room in a shared house, to an average of 80,000 yen for a small single apartment.
However, this largely depends on where in Japan you want to live. In Tokyo, accommodation will cost you from a minimum of 35,000 yen per month for a shared room in a guesthouse or around 60,000 yen for a single room in a shared house, to an average of 80,000 yen for a small single apartment.Dec 19, 2016