Jobs in Japan?

Trak asks: "I've always been fascinated by Japanese culture and would love to spend a few years living there. Making a long story, short: my wife just left and I've got some savings, so I'm considering the move. I have a some jobs here in The States that I could rely on for telecommuting work, but I'd rather find a job there in The Land of the Rising Sun. Any advice on where to look and what to pursue? Any horror stories? I've done it all from System Admin to Programming to CTO, so I'm open to just about anything that's available, I just don't know where to begin looking. Thanks."

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Oh, yeah...

[Otter]

Making a long story, short: my wife just left and I've got some savings, so I'm considering the move.

Reading between the lines -- the answer to the question you really want to ask is "Yeah, you will." Is Gas Panic still in business?

Seriously, though, getting a job there is a good idea. Getting paid in yen makes life there much more affordable, but more importantly, the workplace is such a central part of Japanese culture that you'll be missing out on an enormous amount by telecommuting. Also, when starting out, go someplace that has a sizeable foreign staff. They'll be a crucial lifeline for the first few months.

I did the bonehead English teacher route (in Nagoya) so can't advise about IT jobs but I did have a blast there.