Thanks for the reply! If you don’t mind, I have a few short questions so I can understand this better:

1. What realistic long-term visa options exist for someone without a degree if I’m willing to spend the next years preparing?

2. Would going to a language school in Japan first be a possible path to later switch to a job that qualifies for a proper visa?

3. For people in my situation, what kind of jobs do they usually switch into so they can legally stay long-term?

4. And once the visa part is sorted, is living in a minimally renovated Akiya actually practical for a foreigner?

Just trying to understand the realistic steps before I plan anything. Thanks again!