I have €40,000 in savings and I’m currently studying computer engineering at the top university in my country. But I’m burned out, failing courses, and still have two years left.
At the same time, I work remotely for a multibillion-dollar company that pays me well.
A few weeks ago, I visited Japan, and it felt like a dream. Absolute safety, friendly people, clean streets, amazing food, and none of the constant noise I deal with at home. As someone with severe social anxiety, it felt like some kind of cure. I stayed in a cheap Airbnb in a local neighbourhood, and it was genuinely lovely!
That trip made me decide: I want to move there.
Here’s my situation:
- No degree yet
- €40,000 in savings
- Monthly income of €6,000–€8,000
- No Japanese skills yet, but I learn languages fairly quick.
- I'm an expert in cybersecurity.
- I can speak English fluently.
My goal is to move to Japan long term and build a life there, and not just study for a year or two and return home with no degree and no money.
From what I’ve researched:
- Language schools cost around ¥500,000
- Living expenses are roughly $1,000–$1,500 per month
- My savings could comfortably cover 2 to 2.5 years, if I budget.
My questions are:
- After language school, could I realistically get a job (even something like convenience store work) that would allow me to secure a work visa? I know I can work part-time while studying.
- Would that kind of job even make it possible to stay in Japan long term?
Overall, do you see any flaws in my plan that would make it unworkable? I feel like it it was this easy, every European or American with some money would've done it already.
I’m willing to do any kind of work if it means I can stay in Japan. My main goal is to live there permanently.
I’d really appreciate any insights, thank you so much!
by BB-TG