Me and my American friend are thinking about moving to Japan when we're 18. (We're 12, but I love Japan, and I can't wait!) I wan't to be close to great cities with anime and video games stuff, yet not being too crowded. @First answer - I understand about the visas. I'm currently a Canadian trying to move to Australia. Thanks for telling me about the 20 year old thing, I will look into it.
Japan - 6 Answers
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Since you're both 12 I'd be less harsh then I would be for an adult, since you might not necessarily understand the world situation. You cannot simply move over to another country. You need a proper visa to do so. If you plan to work then you need proper work visa (which means having a college degree in the most part). 20 is the legal adult age in Japan not 18. With that said, you might be able to attend University in Japan, and come over as Students on student visas. Then most likely the city you described is Tokyo. But again you need a clear plan on what you want to do. Also living without parental support (even for money) is difficult, as you can't even open a bank account or get a cellphone unless you're 20 (unless you have someone older do it for you). ----------------- Because you are Canadian you can get a Working Holiday Visa, your American Friend cannot though. WHVs for Canadians are good for six months, expendable for another six months (so 1 year only). But one you get a WHV you can never get one again, and because its only valid for only a short period of time, Student Visas are longer, and regular Work Visas are 3 years (extendable every 3 years as long as you have a job sponsor).
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the Suburb's of Tokyo, Okinawa, Kyoto, places like that.
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If you love anime and video games, why don't you try to live in Akihabara? Did you know Akihabara anyway?
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First answerer really said it all, but the "yet not being too crowded." part you said... Japan is actually one of the most condensed places in the world. So it would be rather "crowded".
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And what do you plan on doing for money ? You need a four year degree to work there.
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Considering that u r a teenager, u should like amusement parks right? If u dont like those cartoon charecters and some really childish game and would like some real adult fun, i recommend u Osaka. It is not too crowded yet u could get lots of fun there. Trusts me. The universal studio in Osaka is great. If u ever go there, dont forget to try the hollywood dream ride as well as the back to the future ride(:?
Me and my American friend are thinking about moving to Japan when we're 18. (We're 12, but I love Japan, and I can't wait!) I wan't to be close to great cities with anime and video games stuff, yet not being too crowded. @First answer - I understand about the visas. I'm currently a Canadian trying to move to Australia. Thanks for telling me about the 20 year old thing, I will look into it.
Japan - 6 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
Since you're both 12 I'd be less harsh then I would be for an adult, since you might not necessarily understand the world situation. You cannot simply move over to another country. You need a proper visa to do so. If you plan to work then you need proper work visa (which means having a college degree in the most part). 20 is the legal adult age in Japan not 18. With that said, you might be able to attend University in Japan, and come over as Students on student visas. Then most likely the city you described is Tokyo. But again you need a clear plan on what you want to do. Also living without parental support (even for money) is difficult, as you can't even open a bank account or get a cellphone unless you're 20 (unless you have someone older do it for you). ----------------- Because you are Canadian you can get a Working Holiday Visa, your American Friend cannot though. WHVs for Canadians are good for six months, expendable for another six months (so 1 year only). But one you get a WHV you can never get one again, and because its only valid for only a short period of time, Student Visas are longer, and regular Work Visas are 3 years (extendable every 3 years as long as you have a job sponsor).
2 :
the Suburb's of Tokyo, Okinawa, Kyoto, places like that.
3 :
If you love anime and video games, why don't you try to live in Akihabara? Did you know Akihabara anyway?
4 :
First answerer really said it all, but the "yet not being too crowded." part you said... Japan is actually one of the most condensed places in the world. So it would be rather "crowded".
5 :
And what do you plan on doing for money ? You need a four year degree to work there.
6 :
Considering that u r a teenager, u should like amusement parks right? If u dont like those cartoon charecters and some really childish game and would like some real adult fun, i recommend u Osaka. It is not too crowded yet u could get lots of fun there. Trusts me. The universal studio in Osaka is great. If u ever go there, dont forget to try the hollywood dream ride as well as the back to the future ride(:
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