Sorry if this a little long. I'm trying to gather my thoughts and be realistic, I've been reading up on previous questions and gathering info but I might still missing some, so any help would be appreciated.
I want to move to Japan from the US hopefully within the next 2 years. I don't have a degree for a multitude of reasons, I came here researching if I would need one. From my understanding, a bachelor's degree is either required or most desired, for the certificate of eligibility, Japanese jobs, and the visa. If I don't have a bachelor's degree, I think I understand that I can also go to Japan on a student visa, such as Language school. Which I am looking into, because even thought I am teaching myself Japanese, I wouldn't mind attending a school to become fluent, in fact I would prefer it.
However, I want to know if there are "more simple" corporate jobs. I don't know how to put it. I've learned that most Americans go to Japan usually teaching English or having an IT or engineer job. I have no desire to teach English, I don't know anything about engineering or IT, nor do I really want to. I want to know if it's realistic to find office jobs on a lower scale, like data entry, bookkeeping, etc. This is what I'm currently pursuing in America. Although from my understanding, these jobs might be favored towards Japanese citizens over foreigners, which I understand.
I'm also looking into the possibility of being (I think it's called a) working nomad. In which I'd hope that I could study Japanese while also working, I don't have a lot of money, but I'd be willing to save so I don't struggle while I'm there.
I fear that my American optimistic naivety is causing me to think I can study, move and work in Japan on unrealistic dreams. I do understand that this process wouldn't be long or easy, but I'm not sure what to expect. I would appreciate other's insights but also solid facts that can ground me.
by submissivePanda2020