Best methods for learning Japanese?

Question:

I am willing to be patient and take my time with this because I realize that it will not be a quick and easy task. I want to be able to speak and write the language fluently. Any advice?

Answer:

first step - be aware of how much time it'll take you to learn it and be willing to learn it
second step - go learn it by using these methods (watch animes with english subtitles,listen to japonese songs,you'll need the first step now, you'll have to download the "pimsleur lessons",i downloaded mine at "www.piratebay.com",and listen to them EVERY SINGLE DAY,do not skip any day,please
third step - after completing the pimsleur lessons and all of the things above,if you can,go to JAPAN
it's important,but don't need to worry if you can't,just keeping using the methods above and you'll get fluency at it,by giving everything you've got into learning it!