I'm a current American expat living in Japan with my husband. Nice to "meet" you all!
If anyone is interested, I have been working on a site for anyone moving to Japan or new to Japan, or even those who have been here awhile.
Surviving in Japan: (without much Japanese)
http://www.survivingnjapan.com
There's lots of useful tips, how-to's and info, and always love more feedback from those with varying experiences!
Anyway, if anyone has any questions about moving to Japan or anything, feel free to ask me... Look forward to talking with you all.
Ashley