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It all depends on where you will be staying in Japan. You will find most homes have internet, and this will usually include anyone who is hosting visitors from overseas.

On the other hand, free public wifi is not as common as it is in America or Europe. You will find places where you can pay as you go for internet service in some shops and businesses, and most metro regions have a Starbucks or similar places. Japan is roughly where America was 15 years ago when it comes to public wifi.

Libraries and public buildings usually have internet and wifi, but not parks or open areas.

You can get a smart phone with a sim card and monthly internet service, but you are generally limited to about 7 gb of use. Fine for general browsing, email, and working with text, but not enough if you view a lot of video and such.

Cost of living is very cheap in the countryside, and very expensive in the metro areas. A bottle of cola will cost 88 yen at a countryside grocery store, it will cost 129 yen here in Roppongi.

If you want to meet people, you can volunteer at the local schools or city office, there are many things you can do.

Enjoy your stay. I have been here for 8 years now, and still enjoy it very much.