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I think the best plan is to graduate from high school, and then plan a few week trip to Japan. I am going to guess that you haven't spent a lot of time outside of the US.

Many people who have lived in Japan or another foreign country will tell you the things you hate about home seem like less of a big deal when you are dealing with the stresses of life in another country.

You are able to appreciate life in the US better when you have spent even a little while away.