I hope this is an adequate place to make this thread. I was interested in taking an exchange or finding some line of work either before Uni (sometime during next year) or following my post-secondary studies and I was wondering if anyone would be able to give insight into life in Japan. Obviously I can watch youtube videos and so forth but I thought it might be nice to ask others here. I’d be happy to DM anyone who would be willing to talk also.
Thank you! 
you have to be more specific
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In what country do you currently live? While it’s great in Japan, the grass isn’t always greener on the other side…
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Enjoy the summer weather lol
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Australia. I haven’t had any experience with living for an extended period of time overseas at any point, only monthly (or close to) holidays.
If you’re set on Japan, Australians can get a 1 year working holiday visa with an option to extend to 2 I believe. Remember though it’ll be tough to find actual work and a place to live if you don’t speak Japanese. Teaching English might be an option if you can find a language school to hire you, although personally I’d go for Wwoofing. Room and board in exchange for some labour.
Definitely make a trip here to check the place out before deciding whether to make it your permanent move. The working holiday visa is an outstanding option.
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Where are you planning to live?
Japan is a very beautiful but don’t go there expecting it to be heaven. While it isn’t the case for every Japanese company, there could be a high chance you could end up regretting to work in Japan. Their working culture is really harsh and I would recommend you to at least try to apply for a western company with a subsidiary in Japan.
As someone else already suggested teaching english in Japan or any other Asian country seems to be the most popular choice.