What is it like to live, study and work in Japan? Are the Japanese universities very tough? Are they expensive? Do students have to work a lot to pay for their studies? Is there still some free time during evenings or weekends - or is it just study and work until you graduate? What is it like to work in Japan? Start early in the morning and finish late in the evening? Is it difficult to get a job? Can a European get a job in Japan if they have an education and good knowledge of Japanese (N2-N1)? What difference is there between different areas/kinds of jobs? I'm most interested in the Tokyo/Yokohama area, so replies from people with knowledge of that area are appreciated, but others are also welcome. My reason for asking is that I found an opportunity to study Japanese in Japan for ~2 years and then either study at a Japanese university or look for a job. And I would like to know what it is like "over there".