I want to go to Japan :(

[MonMon]

Hello everyone. I'm new here.

I feel like going to Japan is a dream that is very difficult to come true. Thinking about that makes me really depressed. I had a golden opportunity back in 2013 but I let it go at the end (I was granted the MEXT scholarship for Research Students but declined it later) I still regret my decision but I just had to decline it.

Now I'm considering looking for a job in Japan. I'm planning to do a master's degree in one of the best universities in the UK. Do you think having a master's degree in translation studies will help me find a good job in Japan?

Maybe I should just keep learning Japanese and working hard and that day will come, right? I can't wait to visit Japan and live there for some time.

 

[MonMon]

^ lol. That doesn't look like a good introduction. Well I just wanted to say that going to Japan is something I've been dreaming of for a very long time.

 

[thomas]

Welcome to the forum, @MonMon ! Perhaps you should start by visiting and travelling in Japan to familiarise yourself with the culture and then take it from there.

The topic of moving to Japan is a frequent one here on the forum, just read through the related threads.

 

[Kirirao]

A great Japanese will probably help you more on the job front then a master, but no one says you can't have both Good luck, you can always try applying to those big company that hire non Japanese speaking people, because why not, nothing to lose right?