[JustinRossTso]

Umm... yeah first thing I found out was to go to get a 4 year degree university or college. If you really want to go, then just work hard and get your 4 year degree!

The idea of going to Japan never occurred to me before, until now... when I'm 17 almost 18, last year of high school.

So that's... 6 years from now for you? and 5 years from now for me.

Things can change... and we might change our mind, so I suggest you plan as if you weren't going to Japan, but have the necessary requirements to get into Japan.

(I think learning Japanese is a must though... :S)