Is going to a Senmon Gakko worth it after language school in Japan?

Hey y’all, I’m 17 and graduating high school this June. I plan on applying to a language school in Japan this October for the April intake. I’ve already looked into a few schools and pretty much decided on one, but I need some help with the commitment part.

My mom wants me to go to college right after high school, but I’ve told her multiple times that I plan on moving to Japan after graduation. Every time I mention it, she looks kind of disappointed.

My goal is to stay in Japan after my language school program ends. I’ve been thinking about going to a senmon gakko (vocational school) so I can stay in the country, learn a skill, and hopefully land a full-time job afterward. I was wondering if going to a senmon gakko is actually worth it?

Here are a few questions I had:

• What are the pros and cons of going to a senmon gakko as a foreign student?
• How hard is it to find a job after graduating from one?
• Which majors or fields make it easier to get a work visa afterward?

Any advice or personal experiences would really help me out — especially from anyone who went this route or is currently studying in Japan.

Thanks in advance!