I am looking into moving to Japan?

Question:

I am looking into moving to Japan for a couple of years and need to know what I need besides a passport. I am learning Japanese and want to move there to learn it firsthand and also help teach english on the side. Other than a passport what do I need. I am wanting to get a job and an apartment there and I plan on being there 2+ years!!! Can anyone help me???

Answer:

Greg, you need a BA / BS degree to get a work visa. You also need to have a job offer before you get there. And a skill a Japanese doesn't have. A rule of thumb is if a Japanese can do the job, they will always be hired first.