[Ksim4000]

Hi there,

Thanks for pointing me to this thread. I have several questions, though, from my original post and I could use maybe even your opinions on how to make a start on perhaps a Japanese adventure.

As I stated in the other thread, I don't have any fancy, high formal qualifications, just a few English Level thingies, nothing to talk about. How would I start by getting to Japan? Would saving up be a good start? What about jobs and staying with someone, is it cheap to rent a small apartment (flat) out over there? And what kind of jobs could I be looking at?

I ask you because you've been able to make a success of your life and since you've gone the tough route, it'll be my only chance of making it over there. I do want to learn the Japanese language too (it could be my skill) so any help would be useful.

Also, what about this Working Visa for the UK? What would it entail? And last but not least, what's the health care like in Japan? I do suffer to some extent mildly with my health, so I might need access to a decent clinic. Do you have to pay in Japan or do they have a national health system like in the UK?

Thanks. I appreciate your posting. I'll be honest, it is nice to find someone that's gone from not these language or university programmes, student exchanges and the like but instead, has made it their own way.