Mexican here, 21, thinking about living in Japan for a few years after I finish university and I would like some tips or advice on how to do so.

Ok so pretty simple. I’m a Mexican native, got a dual Mexican and Dutch citizenship, and am currently in my 5th semester of Law School. Not the most impressive college but my grades are doing alright, and I do know I’d need to pass a BAR exam to practice in Japan.

I’ve always wanted to live overseas for a while and my family has made a lot of good comments about the country, so I’ve pretty much made my mind up about it. Still, I don’t really know what exactly I’d need or how good the market for lawyers is over there, so I’d love to hear some advice on how to properly prepare for that and how I can make Japanese friends before I make the move, as to make things smoother when I do eventually go.

Now, I am only looking to live there for a few years at best. I have too much property back in Mexico and becoming a national would mean losing my Dutch citizenship, which I want to keep in case I ever settle down in the European Union, so something like a long-stay Visa would probably be the best for me but I don’t know. I am thinking of buying property though, to have as a vacation home when visiting.