As for those wishing to live in Japan and train in martial arts, the prospects are somewhat bleak. If you have independent means and just want to enjoy the training and Japanese culture, the south area of Japan is safe and there are many talented Japanese martial arts masters there. Particularly in Kyoto, Osaka, and Fukuoka.

But if you're looking for a job as an English teacher to support yourself while living in Japan, be careful. The salaries are getting lower, the demand is also less than before, and the overall Japanese economy is not so strong.

There some good jobs but they're not advertised online, and there's a huge number of qualified candidates competing for a few spots at private schools, where you actually get paid vacations, and contributions to health/pension through the employer. Other than that, you have to work hard at other places typically during the evening, which is prime time for training...