Thank you guys. Tommarker, I cannot explain what attracts me to it. Something I've always wanted to do since I was young. My mother is from Ireland and my father is from the Phillipines. He has some chinese blood too. I've always been more interested in more of the Asian side of me. Aefiird: I'm not sure how long the stay will be for. Until I feel like I've spent enough time there. I'm currently studying Aikido here in the states. eequaninimus: I do not have a BA in anything. I'm in the process of completing my AS. I also have a few network computer security certificates (CISSP etc..) A few more questions........ 1. How difficult would it be to obtain employment during my stay there? I am well established with my network/security type skills. I also have a strong environmental background (health inspector) 2. How much different is the training there. Can you learn as much in the states as you can in Japan (provided your Master of the MA you're taking originates from there?) I have heard various opinions on this. Some say you cannot attain the same level of knowledge from the west, as you can in the east. Others say it is the same. Opinions?
