I want to preface this with apologizing as I know there are tons of similar posts, but after gathering info from those, I'd still appreciate any further insight on my particular situation.

Background Info:
I’m a 23-year-old dual citizen of the U.S. and Japan, born in the U.S. and currently living here.

My mother, originally a Japanese citizen who later naturalized as a U.S. citizen, is now back in Japan on a work visa, while my father, a U.S. citizen, is considering purchasing a home there.

I have a valid U.S. passport, though my Japanese passport has expired.

I don’t have my Koseki Tohon yet, but it might be possible to obtain a copy—while I was likely registered at birth, my mother and I briefly spoke about it but are unsure about the process.

I have not received any notice to renounce my Japanese citizenship nor have I sent in any notice regarding it. (Mentioning cause I heard this was a potential step prior to getting a passport renewal)

Current Plans:
Once my apartment sells (hopefully within the next six months), I’m planning to move to Japan. I’ll also be helping manage my father’s new home during times he’s away if in the case that he finds property. I’ll be bringing my dog along, and I’ve already completed the required vaccinations/microchipping, and he is within the waiting period to meet Japan’s pet entry requirements.

Work and Language Goals:
I have stable online work based in the U.S. and enough savings to support myself comfortably. However, I don’t yet speak or read Japanese fluently. While I’m actively studying, I’m not yet at a conversational level, so I’m preparing for the challenge of daily life as a language beginner.

Goals/Questions:
I'm looking for advice on what steps I need to take to prepare for a potential move to Japan. Specifically, I'd appreciate guidance on:

1. Renewing my Japanese passport: Are there steps (how might I navigate them if so) to take before going to Japan, like getting a copy of the Koseki Tohon or "endeavoring" to renounce my US citizenship, or should I go on a visa and handle this when I'm there?
2. Complications with limited Japanese: Since I am still learning Japanese and don't consider myself conversational yet, I was wondering to what extent this might be an issue when attempting to get any important documents?
3. Navigating dual citizenship requirements: Given my current situation, are there specific residency or registration requirements I need to be aware of in Japan to keep my citizenship?
4. General tips for settling in Japan as a dual citizen: Any advice on initial steps, important documents, or other logistics would be really helpful.

I'm sure I missed oodles of important information, so I'd absolutely appreciate any further clarification. Likewise thank you all in advance for any insights or recommendations!

Hello everyone, I am currently a sailing Engineer Officer in the Merchant Navy in Oil Tanker ships with a degree in Marine Engineering and about four years of experience in the field. I also hold a JLPT Level 5 and am aiming to reach Level 3 within the next 6-8 months.

I'm interested in relocating to Japan and working in my current field. Does anyone here have insights into the job opportunities and career growth prospects for marine engineers in Japan, especially for those with a background in the Merchant Navy? Any advice on industry demand, hiring practices, or ways to increase employability would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you in advance!

A family member bought a vacation home in Kyoto. It's a new build so maintanece is not a big issue. Money is not an issue for this person but the logistic of trying to pay the montly bill is.

The family member is retired so not possible to get a work visa. We understand that residence card or zairyucard is required to open any bank account in Japan. But if the person is just going to the vacation home on tourist visa, it's impossible to get a bank account opened.

I heard there is a "rich person" visa? What is the official name of that visa?

How can we pay the monthly bill like electricity, gas and etc.? Most companies don't take cash directly and they require Japanese bank account for payment.

Hi all, I (32, male) just got offered a job in Okinawa.

My current job pays me ±57.000euros (NL-based) at full time, although I comfortably work 4 days a week (making it 46.000euros). The job offer in Okinawa is 6.5M yen (equal to 40.000euros), where 5-9M was stated on the vacancy. This would mean I would earn a chunk less for a day of extra work. Furthermore, I am rather overqualified for this position, as my current job is in the same field, but broader and more in-depth. 

Things to consider:

• I would love to work abroad for a 1-2 year period, Japan draws me, and a Tropical Island would be best of both worlds, especially as I would envision myself getting diving certificates.
• I do want sufficient free time for exploring the surroundings such as Taipei, Hong Kong, Seoul and Tokyo, and to learn diving of course.
• The job includes health insurance, pension, commute allowance, housing allowance (40k max), and schooling for e.g. Japanese (I started learning last year and have passed N4 in July).
• Vacation days are 10 in a year, 7 extra in the summer months, 29th of Dec until the 3rd of Jan, and the national holidays and way worse than the lenient unlimited sick days in the Netherlands: just 7 a year. 
• I have a mortgage in the Netherlands which I need to keep paying.

How do these terms sound to you, with an eye to my future career back in Europe?

I would love some feedback as it feels as if my brain is just so clouded with thoughts at the moment.

I've been in contact with a real estate agent in Tokyo, and I had a few queries that might be better asked directly here to foreigners that have already undergone the move.

I have a 1 year visa that allows me to work in Japan, but I'll be working on contract to my existing employer in the UK. My salary with exchange rate is just over 19m JPY. Once I'm closer to the end of the Visa I aim to renew for a 5 year Visa.

I understand I'll need some kind of guarantor service since I don't know a Japanese person who can act as one, but I also received information about the screening that I might need the full rental balance in my account up front to pass screening on account of not being employed by a Japanese employer? That's certainly news to me. Has anyone done this before and has any more information?

Also I'd need a bank statement - is that okay to be from my current bank since I wouldn't have a Japanese bank initially when moving?

Many thanks!

Hello everyone

1. Background Introduction

I’m a man in my early 30s from Taiwan, a member of the LGBTQ community. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Literature with a minor in International Finance and a master’s degree in Teaching Chinese. I have spent the past 5–6 years teaching Chinese at the same private school. However, over the last few years, I've faced mental stress from my boss, and I also feel that this industry lacks mobility. So, over a year ago, I started considering a career switch. I began with some basic Python through free resources on YouTube, then talked to different people who have made career switches; one recommended I learn Java, so I studied it online for around four months. After some further exploration, I realized pure coding wasn’t for me. I prefer work that involves communication and interaction with people while still incorporating technical skills. This led me to aim for a transition into a data analyst or business analyst role.

Rather than learning programming with a step-by-step approach (following teachers’ code explanations), I shifted to a project-based learning approach. I started using Kaggle to find datasets, initially working with Excel, then trying out SQL for data analysis. I also discussed my projects with a mentor. I found this goal-oriented learning approach helped me stay focused, and I enjoyed discovering insights from the data, so I want to transition to a career as a DA or BA.

I used to think I wanted to live in Europe, but after a brief stay, I realized it’s not somewhere I’d want to live long-term. Although I’ve only spent short periods(The maximum duration is two months) in Tokyo, I haven’t experienced some of the daunting parts of settling there, like finding a place to rent or handling paperwork, so I might still have a somewhat romanticized view of it. However, I’m attracted to the big city vibes, Japanese culture, values, aesthetics, food, and so on. Being closer to home is another plus, all that makes Tokyo my ideal relocation choice.

My goal is to work in a foreign company in Tokyo as a DA or BA and I prefer an English-speaking work environment. From what I've observed, read, and heard from friends, Japanese companies often have a hierarchical culture that may feel disrespectful, with issues like micromanagement from superiors and an intense overtime culture. (Note: I’m fully aware that working in a foreign company in Japan doesn’t guarantee freedom from these issues and that not all Japanese companies have them. My observations are very subjective; experiences and opinions vary.) Considering these factors, I lean toward seeking entry-level or internship positions as a DA or BA in a foreign company in Tokyo. (Note: I also understand that the competition is fierce, with both local Japanese and foreign candidates aiming for these roles.)

My only real strength lies in languages (IELTS: 8, French B2, Spanish C1, German C1). My Japanese is limited to basic syllables and very simple conversations. I’ll start taking Japanese classes twice a week in November, and while I’m confident in language learning, my concern is that if I only improve my Japanese through language school, I’ll simply reach the point where I can compete with Japanese candidates. Also, compared to recent Japanese graduates, I have no clear advantage in DA/BA roles (no relevant work experience or domain know-how from other industries).

Summary: I know that 1) I lack Japanese skills, 2) I lack relevant work experience, and 3) I’m relatively older. With these conditions, achieving my goal will be a challenging task. So, I’d like advice from anyone with experience on how to best plan my future in Japan given my situation.

I’ve narrowed it down to two potential paths and would appreciate feedback from the community:

1. Future Path Options

Option 1: Attend language school starting in October 2025 for one to one and a half years. After 3–4 months, I’ll start looking for DA/BA internships at foreign companies in Japan. I’m open to BA/MA, PM, or even sales roles as long as they’re with foreign companies. My goal is to secure a foothold, with a view to transitioning into a more focused DA role later on. I’m fine with low pay initially as long as I can start gaining experience.

If I go this route, I’d like to ask:

1. I see many people share that they worked in service jobs while studying at language school, but I don’t see much mention of internships. Is this because the student visa’s 28-hour weekly work limit makes finding an internship challenging?
2. Based on my background and self-assessment, how would you suggest I improve my DA/BA skills while at language school? I’m not very self-disciplined and prefer classes or learning methods that involve interaction with others. I’ve considered bootcamps like Le Wagon’s data analysis bootcamp (though I know opinions on bootcamps are mixed; some find them valuable, while others feel they just pay to listen to instructors read from slides, and the instructors may lack real-world experience).
3. Are there any recommended platforms, channels, or methods for finding internships with foreign companies? I’m aware of LinkedIn, Daijob, and networking at startup meetups, but would appreciate any recommendations.

Note: I know that many people say language school is ineffective, moves too slowly, and only improves your Japanese without teaching job-specific skills. But this is the best option I can think of for now. If you think language school is a waste of time, I’d appreciate a better recommendation based on my background.

Option 2: Pursue an English-taught MBA to make my background more business-oriented, study Japanese on the side, and begin looking for DA/BA internships at foreign companies during the second semester. However, I’ve read that many find the MBA of limited practical value; Japanese companies don’t see it as highly beneficial, and unless it’s an Ivy League MBA, you may not gain substantial skills and mostly just end up paying for the degree. I’d also like to ask:

1. Given my situation, is this plan advisable? If not, what would you recommend?

Thank you for taking the time to read through my lengthy, somewhat anxious explanation. Deciding whether to leave my current job and move to Japan is not a decision I take lightly. I don’t believe that Japan is all “sunshine and rainbows.” I made this decision after considerable research, but I’m feeling a bit lost about how to proceed. As I’m not a fresh graduate, I worry about making the wrong choices and wasting my efforts. Ultimately, the main question is: based on the background I’ve provided and my goals, how would you recommend I plan my future, including my study approach and direction? If you feel that the options I listed are not very practical, what would you suggest instead? I would deeply appreciate any practical advice or personal insights you can share. Thank you and I really appreciate that you take time to read and willing to share.^^!!

Hi all and thanks for the help! Some basic info to help give context.
My wife and I are both US citizens. I studied in Japan in 2013, and lived there with the English teacher/specialist visa from 2015-2020. She's been there since 2017 and works for one of the major ESL companies (currently on a 5 year visa). We got married earlier this year and have a Ko-in Todoke Juri Someisho from our local ward office.

Like the title says, I'm trying to get back to join her over there in mid-late 2025. It sounds like a dependent visa is the thing we are trying for but honestly every time I search for anything it leaves me more confused than when I started. Is a dependent visa the right choice? And if it is how am I supposed to get a COE? We checked with her company's HR dept and they can't/won't provide a dependent CoE (which makes sense, but we had to check at least).

I've got a really great job as a remote consultant for a company in the US, if I reduce my hours to 28/week would I be able to keep my current career? My employer has agreed to the potential reduction and offered to write verification of income docs if needed. Its good money, but its still far from what I'd need to self-sponsor.

Should I just bite the proverbial bullet and get an immigration lawyer?

Thanks again

Hi all - very niche question but I’ve got some tight timelines to apply for a Japanese WHV. I am aware of the need to book an appointment for the initial application in person at the embassy, but presumably during this you handover your passport for the 5-10 working days it takes to process. Do you then need to go to the embassy for a second time to collect it, or do they post it out?

If anybody could shed some light that would be great

Thanks….

Hi, I'm torn between these two schools

I like Ala because they respond super fast by email, I don't need third party services like go go nihon, the pdfs they sent me are super easy to understand, and more than 50% are from the US and (non-Asian countries) so I think the pace will be good, but it looks somewhat boring on social media, they don't seem to do many things and they only have two big events that I won't be able to experience because I'm only going for 6 months.

On the other hand, JTIS takes a little longer to answer me and their pdfs looks more disorganized but on their instagram it seems they do a lot of more fun things and their facilities look better, plus they charge less for the visa application fee which is non-refundable (ALA charges a lot more for that) but 50% of their students are Chinese and I haven't found a single review on Reddit from someone who has studied there.

I want a good balance between learning and having fun with classmates

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Appologises for any formatting being weird, I'm on mobile

Just out of curiosity and seeing my options

I am nonbinary (or to be more specific, a seasonal genderfluid, my gender is hard to explain, so I usually settle for nonbinary) I view the genderfluid part of my gender as seasonal because the way I experience gender dysphoria and body dysmorphia (which is managed with hair styles and different gendered clothes/clothing styles)

I have seen from a small amount of googling that nonbinary is referred to as X gender in Japan according to Wikipedia

I know Japanese language, I can get by very easily with pronouns, however I am a beginner

Are nonbinary or gender diverse people discriminated against? As so far I have only really seen information on here about gay couples or for trans people (as in FTM or MTF)

However nothing covering gender non conforming people, like myself, I would've asked in those threads but from what I could see they were locked, so apologies

I want brutal honesty, what is it like? And not just in Tokyo, in other areas as well

(Also hopefully I used the right flair, sorry if I haven't)

*Edited to fix up a typo and add more context/info

I'm trying to apply to language schools in Japan for the April 2025 term.

Since I need to prove my income for the last three years and had a period of leave due to INSS, the schools discovered my diagnosis of bipolar affective disorder. The only one still communicating with me requires that I provide the name of the clinic and/or psychiatrist who will be assisting me in the country, even though I'm not there yet. Without this, they will reject my application.

I'm struggling to find a clinic/psychiatrist, as most don't accept foreigners, and those that do require you to be in Japan for the first appointment. I don't speak Japanese, but I can communicate in English and Portuguese.

Does anyone have recommendations, please? The school is in Edogawa, Tokyo. I prefer something nearby, but I’m open to any suggestions.

Thank you!

Edit: I'm completely okay now. I'm estable. Edit 2: I'm not going to stop my treatment. Me and my psychologist talked a lot about this decision. Edit 3: I know that my health is my responsibility, I'm an adult.

I have been thinking for a while and gathered a few options among Akamonkai, japan International Language Academy (J-ILA) Fukuoka, and YDC.

I'd love to know anyone's experience if they have gone or heard anything about the schools to help me choose the best option. for context and background I am someone who studies a lot and enjoys tests and an organized manner of studies and intense in that way I suppose. I also hate crowded places and generally would love to live in Fukuoka but only one Fukuoka school replied to me that I liked ( JILA ).

I am a software engineer with over 1 year of work experience, I currently make around $30k/year after tax working remotely. I recently got an offer from a multinational automotive company for ¥6.5M annually and I was wondering if this is a good offer for a first job in Japan. I did some search online for taxes and deductions, that would leave me with around ¥300,000 per month (excluding bonuses).

• Would I be able to live comfortably with my wife in Saitama?
• What is the expected salary progression?

My family booked a flight for me to go to Japan on December 3rd. My American passport should be coming by mail before then but I haven’t even applied to renew my Japanese passport yet. I was going to apply by mail and then pick it up at the consulate in New York City. But I’m panicking because I was told on the phone that the process takes two weeks, and I don’t have much time, it’s cutting it very close. I’m considering making an appointment to apply there in person, but I don’t know how much quicker that would be. Does anyone else have experience with this? What are my best options?

Hi all! My friend has started a 6 months language school in Japan. However his CoE stated 15 months (a normal practice says the school), and his student visa also run for 15 months.

Has anyone been in a similar situation? Can my friend stay in the country once the 6 months of language school are over? Or should he reach out to immigration to change his visa status after 6 months?

Thanks!

Hi all - I’m considering doing a ski season in Japan next winter (25/26). I am trying to work out when the 12 month visa period begins from; is this the point at which I pick up my passport from the embassy, or from when I enter Japan?

With the Canadian WHV for example you are provided a port of entry letter which you then have 12 months to ‘activate’ into the 2 year visa by arriving into Canada.

Is this the same with Japan ie. Once passport collected from the embassy you have a period of time upon which to enter the country, and then once you do you are allowed to stay for 12 months?

Reason for asking is that I am 30, about to turn 31, and so have to apply for the visa before my birthday.

Thanks!

Hi all. I was wondering if anyone has faced this problem before. I want to apply to a language school trough gogonihon and they require 3million won per year. All good, i have around 3.5 times that. Now, the problem is...i don't work at the moment ( for around 7 months) and they want a proof of employment. What can i do in this situation?

I'm helping my boyfriend with his company that brings us around 6 times more than they request, but since the company is on his name and I'm not officially hired and get a salary, we can't use that in any way. Not as a sposor since he is not a relative/husband, i can't use the money because it's on his account..he can transfer it to to me BUT they want tax records.

What can i do in this situation?

At first i wanted to apply for 6 months but since i have more than they require i wanted to apply for a year, thinking oh yeah i got enough...well..apparently not.

Update: the school accepted it🥳🥳

Hi! We have our COE approved for a 1yr cultural studies visa. We don’t have set accommodations just yet (trying to rent, rather than stay in a hotel for 1 yr) and wondering what the rules are/ how strict is it regarding the address on the visa application. Can we put an address down and then we don’t end up staying at that address? Will the consulate follow up on it? We’re applying through the Houston consulate if that helps with insight.

I've always had an interest in japan. I told myself for years that one day I would go study and live there, it's much better than my home country (South Africa). Now that I'm about to make it official, I've been contemplating wether or not it's a good idea. I've never been to Japan I just like it so I don't know if I'll actually like living there and I heard degrees from unis in japan a worth fuckall in other countries. My bachelor is computer science do you think if I regret going to japan I could do well elsewhere?

Hi, I am super paranoid that I will have to go to the emergency room at some point during my stay. I would love some advice and know if there is anyone that has experienced an emergency surgery in Japan (more specifically Osaka), for anything stomach related. Do they provide enough Anastasia? Do they care about your comfort? Is it safer or more dangerous? How do I know when I need the emergency room? Sorry I know I am just being a coward but I am really afraid of having to go to the ER alone without any concept of what comes next. Thank you all so much for whatever help you provide!

Hello, I am thinking of studying at ALA in Tokyo for only 6 months, the school is Shinjuku, and I am thinking of going in October 2025, however I am a little worried about spending a lot on rent, I would like to know if it is realistic to think that I will find something nearby At 50,000 yen maximum, I know how to live in really small spaces, I have no problems, and I normally don't cook, in my free time I stay in front of the computer or go for a walk.

I am a university student in Germany and am currently in the process of applying for an exchange year in Japan. I get to apply to three universities and then rank them based on preferences. Considering I am not just there for a few weeks but potentially an entire year I am unsure. Based on the quality of life of the cities, things to do, the people, etc., which universities should I pick? I am currently considering:

1. Kyoto University
2. Hokkaido University
3. Osaka University

But also have the option for: Sophia University, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tohoku University.

Applications for Japan are very competetive and cost is definitelly a factor which is kind of what made me not pick the Tokyo based unis.

Any help would be appreciated :)

Hi,

I got extensive travel to Japan, but I only have tourist visa. May I know if possible to get a Japan driving license without a certificate of residence? Thanks a lot.

Title is pretty self explanatory. I've been interested in this path for a long time, so here's my situation. Let me know if this is even a feasible idea given my current situation.

I'm an American at an accredited U.S. university. Due to some family and personal setbacks, My undergrad will take 6 years to complete (next spring), and my GPA will be around a 2.8 overall. Unfortunate, but that's the reality.

However, if there's one thing I love, and seem to be good at (and that seems to also run in my family) is learning languages. I currently self-study Japanese and would love to attend language school at a good language school in Japan for two years, with the hopes of attending a Japanese grad school after.

I know I can do well at language school and learn the language in that time. (I'd be doing better at undergrad if it weren't for transferring and facing untimely setbacks.)

How realistic is this, given my situation? I don't expect admission to Todai or Waseda or anything, but how badly will my GPA/long undergrad timeline impact me? Let me know if this is even something I should consider, or how feasible it seems to be!

For context I’m 15 and I’m a sophomore. So in the last couple months I have been thinking of doing a transfer program to somewhere in the world and i was thinking in Asia or Germany cause I have friends there (I live in California) but Japan is at the top of my list and if I were to transfer where would be the best place for education and people

I just applied for my WHV in Calgary. I asked the person there about extending my stay when I get to Japan and she told me that since I'll be 31 by the time I'm in Japan, immigration might not let me, it's up to them. Anyone else ever been in this situation? I haven't been able to find any posts about this, sorry if I missed any.

I've posted it on the bi-weekly questions thread but was told it is worth a thread of its own so let's try it, this time with fixes and additions...

I read the wiki and got a bit confused with the following about Vocational School (senmon gakkou):

Graduate from a Japanese trade school (Senmon Gakko). Senmon gakko graduates are granted a very limited exception by immigration to work in their field of study and only their field of study. Foreign trade schools do not count towards this exception. Immigration is also notoriously strict about what qualifies as "in your field of study". Update August 2024: Since the writing of this wiki section it has come to light that the senmon gakko "exception" still requires that there be an existing visa class that covers your work in Japan. So this is not a reliable method for working in the trades.

I was a bit confused about that because last month I've read an article about immigration becoming more flexible in this regard. I even double check in other news sites and the two I found (this and this) seem to state there was indeed a government movement to become more flexible, which leads me to believe as long as you finish it and get a company sponsoring you, you are good to go.

Granted, this can just be the press not giving the full story or something politicians are promising but not quite implementing as they are publicly saying so I'd like to understand what exactly made become a not-so-reliable method.

The bit about "there be an existing visa class that covers your work" confused me as well. What kind of visa, exactly? If one studies in a senmon gakkou for finances, engineneering or IT and manages to graduate even if they don't have a bachelors degree, how to know what kind of visa class they'd need to meet the requirement?

Keep in mind I'm not asking a change on the wiki or anything, just trying to clarify this as it's a topic that's making me a bit confused and it's kind of a decisive factor in my intentions to make a move to Japan.

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As for my own interest in this, well to be honest, my academic background is an associates degree on Finance Management then finished graduate school (大学院) on Controlling and Finance. All in my home country. I'm working with the idea immigration won't consider a finished graduate school to be a degree that exceeds the bachelor criteria, so I know I can't rely on that (I'd love to be wrong though!).

I've been working in a related field (banking) for over 10 years but not really banking (no pun intended) on that criteria alone for actually landing a job and being approved by immigration thus why I'm considering to budget for the senmon/vocational school as a way to help increase my odds.

By the way, I'm aware I'll need N2 (currently working on it!) and I understand it's kind of a gamble given I'm over 35 and my field of study. Also, I've read the feedbacks here about Japan's work enviroment, low pay rates and stuff but in my own personal evaluation, the pros outweights the cons and I've decided those are things I can deal with to try getting my plan off the ground.

Thanks in advance.

Hello,

I'm a 20-year-old from Zimbabwe. Also a university student studying Bachelor of commerce in Business management and Information technology and I've been thinking about going to Japan after university.

I've been self studying Japanese for about 5 months now and I'm hoping that by the time i graduate university i would be better.

I need help with some couple of questions

1.Should i be worried about discrimination and racism in work places, neighborhoods and public places because as an African individual I'm very worried about this issue

2. What jobs can I get with my degree

3. 1.Is it going to be worth it moving to Japan by the time i will finish my studies (2nd year now and doing a 4 year program)

Also I've seen a lot of foreigners are interested in Japan, should I be worried worried about this?

Any advice for me? I don't have a friend or a family member who lives there so I'm just trying to make a move but not sure if it's worth it.

Hello. I come from a developing country in the Caribbean region and I may get the MEXT Scholarship for Research Students (already did the whole process, all that's left is to wait for the result of the final screening by MEXT). I have a Bachelor's Degree from a university in my country in the field of Computer Engineering. I obtained a provisional letter of acceptance from a national Japanese university (not one of the top ones.)

Here's the problem, due to me originally pursuing a different degree after high school but later deciding that it wasn't what I wanted to do with my life, after dealing with some obstacles and some soul-searching I started university again and got my bachelor's degree fairly late (I graduated at 28 years old.) I currently have zero work experience in my field.

If I win the scholarship and everything goes according to plan, I would be graduating in Japan in my early 30s. I know this will create added challenges for me if my plan is to pursue a career in Japan. I would like to know if it's possible for me to find success considering my circumstances and what I would need to prepare for in advance.

Currently, all I've been doing is reading about others in a somewhat similar situation (which is how I found out that I may not be able to take advantage of 新卒一括採用), learning skills relevant to my prospective career path and studying Japanese. I am aware that my situation is very much less than ideal.

I want to approach this in a realistic manner and I'm willing to put in the work required.