Career Advice/Questions for Moving to Japan

Hi everyone,

I’m planning to move to Japan in about 2 years and I’d love to hear opinions from people who already work there or went through a similar path.

Here’s my background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science
• Post-graduate specialization in Database Engineering
• 6 years of experience as a Database Administrator (DBA)
• Currently studying Japanese in Brazil
• Planning to attend a Japanese language school for 1–2 years in Japan

There’s also a chance I can continue working remotely for my current company in Brazil during that period, which means I would keep gaining experience and also have some income while studying in Japan.

My main questions are:

With my current profile, is it realistic for Japanese companies to hire me directly after I finish language school assuming I reach N3/N2

Or would it be better to enroll in a Senmon Gakkou in the IT field, to gain a Japanese diploma and improve my chances of getting a job?

I’m trying to understand what path gives the best employability for foreign IT professionals with previous experience.