Hey everyone, I’m a 22M from Canada trying to figure out the realistic path to moving to Japan long-term.
For a while now I’ve been interested in the idea of living abroad long-term and exploring opportunities outside Canada. Japan ended up becoming one of the countries that interested me the most after I spent some time there previously, and it made me seriously consider whether it could be a place I’d want to live rather than just visit. My current plan is to apply for a Working Holiday Visa so I can spend a year there and confirm whether it’s actually the right fit for me before committing to anything long-term.
However, when it comes to long-term options, one concern I have is that I haven’t gone to university or college yet. From what I understand, a bachelor’s degree is usually required for most work visas in Japan. If that’s the case, I’m completely open to going back to school if it’s the most realistic path.
Right now I do some video editing work, but I’ve been considering fields like digital marketing as well since it seems like it might have more opportunities internationally.
My main question is: given my current situation, what steps should I realistically be taking now if my goal is to eventually move to Japan long-term?
Should I prioritize going back to school for something like digital marketing? And if so, once I finish school what steps should I be taking from there?
Any advice helps, whether it’s career advice, financial advice, or general guidance from people who have gone through the process.
by AppointmentThis517