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Originally Posted by Jaidalyn

Hello everyone!
When I turn 18 years old, I plan to move to Japan but I need so help.
Alright here we are:

How much would I have to save to rent an apartment?

Probably as much as anywhere else. Apartments rent starting as low as 40,000 yen a month (maybe less), but chances are 60,000 is safer, depending where you want to live.

Originally Posted by Jaidalyn

Which visas would be needed and how would I obtain them?

You only need one visa.

1) student visa: You must be enrolled in a college in Japan before you step on the plane.

2) working visa: You must have been hired by a Japanese company or government agency, and had all the paperwork filed before you step on a plane

3) tourist visa: You just need a valid passport. Lasts 90 days.

4) spousal visa: You just need to be married to a Japanese citizen and have filed all the proper paperwork to the Japanese government.

5) working holiday: you can get as a Canadian, but I don't know much about it (not allowed for USA)

Originally Posted by Jaidalyn

Is it possible to get a job when you are still in Canada. If so, how would that work?

Pretty much you HAVE to get the job while you are still in Canada.
Read this forum for ideas.

Originally Posted by Jaidalyn

How much money would you pay for rent if the place you would like to rent has one bedroom and one bathroom? (A standard apartment for the residence of one.)

Totally depends on where you live. I paid 60,000 for a studio with bathroom/shower. I know people who paid the same for three-bedroom houses. It's all about location.

Originally Posted by Jaidalyn

I have belongings (Bed, computer, television, etc.) which I would like to take with me. How would I be able to get them there.

Besides a laptop, those are things you want to buy in Japan. It will be cheaper that way.

Originally Posted by Jaidalyn

As you can tell, I am still very confused. Any information would be extremely helpful.
Although I still have three years to go, I like to be fully planned.

Thank you!
-Jaidalyn