[Lonewolf]

I have been thinking alot lately, and I am now getting very serious about going to Japan next year. Like I said above, I don't have a degree (yet). So my imediate plan is to go to Japan for 2 years next year as a "student" to learn the language. If I am fluent enough after two years, I will try enroll at a Japanese university and do my degree there (in Japanese). If I am not fluent enough I will just come back to England, do my degree and move back to Japan afterwards.
But I want to come over next year, so here's a couple of questions.
Would I have to come over on a student visa?
Where would I be able to study Japanese? A university, school or college or what?
I know you are not allowed to work on a student visa, but if I am over there for 2 years, I will need money so I woul have to work some time. So can I work part time on a student visa? If I can, what type of job would I be able to get, seeing as I won't speak Japanese or have a degree? I have been saving up money for the past 2 years, so I would be able to survive for a month or three without working. This is my biggest concern.
Will it be hard getting an apartment, if I am over there on a student visa?
I'd realy appreciate any opinions or answers.