I will be studying abroad in Tokyo from September to February. I will be at Sophia University and I have a few questions.
1) I studied japanese for 2 years while in middle school. Will my lack of japanese proficiency be a serious problem? I am currently working by myself to learn the language as much as I can before I arrive in the city.
2) I am going to have a cell phone. Are the prepaid phones worth having? Or should I do a monthly plan?
3) Is the train system easy to use? How much does it cost on average?
4) Finally, is there anything I need to know about interacting with my host family?
Thank you for your answers! It's been a dream of mine to go to Japan since I was little and I am very excited for the opportunity.