[Lonewolf]

Thanks alot for your reply. I agree with what you say. I've read at other places as well that foreigners living in Japan say it's alot easier to learn Japanese if you use it as much as possible, and avoid using English. One of my main goals in coming to Japan is to learn the language fluently, so if I came over I would do that.
Just one thing. I haven't started my degree yet. I am planning on doing a degree in computer science. But if I came over to Japan, say for 1-2 years, to study the language at a university or college, without a degree, what kind of visa would I need for that? I have been saving up money for the past 2 years, so if I came over I could probarly survive a month or 2 without working, but I would have to get a job. But if I am on a student visa and I can't speak Japanese yet and I don't have a degree yet, what kind of job would I be able to get?
And do you think if I somehow managed to come over to Japan, learn the language for a year or two and become almost fluent. Would I be able to get into a Japanese university and do a degree in Japanese?
Thanks again for your replies, you have been very helpful.