[kenmei]

I'm right there with ya. People shouldn't base an entire country off of media, especially un-realistic (Anime) channels.


Before you try "to be come a citizen" or "move to japan forevar!!", do us ALL a favor... LIVE THERE FOR A YEAR, maybe two, maybe even more. Expereience everything before making such a drastic choice.


Why on earth would someone want to make such a life changing decission based off of what they see on the TV?



Additionally...
It's not easy to live in Japan:
- Student Visa
- English Teacher
are probably two of the more easy ones, if you want to work in Japan other than the two listed, you better have a decent career field (one that would warrant a visa) and you'd probably want to speak the language decently.


It's definately not an easy task. Especially by yourself, with limited language skills. It can be difficult as a foreigner. That being said, the country has it's positives and negatives, just like any other country. It's not all kawaii neko-chan anime stuff everywhere.


I guess the general message (ironically seemingly by the same people in EVERY thread like this) is EXPERIENCE the country first, before making a rash decission. These people offering you advise have been there before, and know what they're talking about. LISTEN.