Hi,
So I’m from Canada, ever since I graduated high school, I worked within customer service, working my way up to management without a degree. I’m currently 30 y/o
Shortly after that, I decided to open up my own business and unfortunately because of COVID 19 I stopped operating and have been researching a move to Japan over the years, just never actually took the necessary steps.
I rent here in Canada and bring home about $3200CAD a month with about $80,000CAD saved.
I’ve looked into the business manager visa, possibly open a business; however, I don’t think now is the time when I don’t understand the language, am not accustomed to the area and think it’s more of a gateway to get me in the country, not survive in the country – at least not for now.
Next, would be completing a degree in Canada. I did complete a year of University before dropping out, the thing is I just know I enjoy art, manga, editing, etc and I feel to get a degree in the arts only to move to Japan will be a waste of money when in reality the degree won’t do much for me in Canada.
The option that I’m contemplating most would be to do a Japanese Language School in Japan for 6 months to learn the language to at least an N2 level (been told 6 months should be enough time, but correct me if I’m wrong) then join a vocational school in Japan. Hoping to be able to receive a working visa after that.
I really do hope I’m able to put a plan into action by the start of 2026 and would just like some advice from some of you who moved to Japan from a foreign country, what steps did you take?
What option would you choose?
Thanks for everyone’s help!
by Thoughtlessmonkey95