Japan?????? -

i was think about moving to japan. it just seems like it has such a great culture, but everything i read about it tells me its not a good idea. so if you have been there can you tell me the pros and cons. i don t want to learn japanese and fly across the world just to find out i made a big mistake.

I am from the UK and have been living in Tokyo for just over 1 year.When i came here it was my first time in Japan.I met my now wife in London and after time he had to return to Tokyo,so we knew we didn`t want to be apart,so i came back with her and we got married..now after 1 year here i wish i could go back to London,though I love my wife and i will always stay with her..maybe in a few years we can go back to the UK.. When i first came everything was soo exciting and fresh and new,then the honeymoon period was over and i started to see Tokyo for the city it really is.The people are not as friendly as others here make them out to be. and the culture i closed..people work way to much,and then get drunk and never get a chance to be with their families..basically they are married to their work then wifes. Yes there are good things about living here too,like food,clean streets,great for shopping,nice country side,technology etc..but it depends on your own peronality if you can live here or not. I would recommend that you atleast come here for a few months to get a true feel for the country and that will let you know if you could live here permantly. I know many others will tell you every country has it`s good and bad sided,and that is true,but some people are suited to different cultures ,so be careful .. I think you should come and try it for yourself,but just dont think Japan is utopia,it really isn`t.. Also try to learn some Japanese before you come,it will help you a lot.. good luck and i wish you all the best ....

Japan is really exciting. especially during the night. But its not a good place to live there if you are afraid of high prices

Think again. The first thing to do is check into their laws regarding such a move. For the most part, it is NOT allowed. You just can t move there and say quot;here I am quot;. As for learning Japanese, that is NOT an easy task. Learning to speak Japanese is very hard. Learning to read and write it even harder. You need to remember at least 3,000 different characters just to be able to read a newspaper. Most all jobs will require that you speak, read and write Japanese at a native level. You could nt even work at a McDonalds if you did nt. Sorry, it s not a good idea. If it were easy I d be there myself.

Pro: New culture and have great adventures People are very courteous and often helpful Clean environment Really cute cute stuff Sushi delicious Pretty landscapes Transportation is reliable and relatively easy to use Meet new and interesting friends Con: Clothes and shoes are all small sizes Japanese Television is really boring Higher prices (about 10-20% higher than typical American) You have to get used to the food. American stuff is 50-100% more expensive Difficult to visit your family on the holidays (Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, Fourth of July) Big phone bills unless you can skype from your laptop

Japan is an awesome country. Now I happens to be staying in Tokyo and I was extremely surprised with everything I saw when I first came to Tokyo. Everything is connected with up-to -date japanese technology here and convenience stores are literaly everywhere. Whenever you feel like buying ANYTHING, you can go to the convenience stores and buy anything. I tell you, everything is amazing. Japan is really far ahead of its technology I really recommend that you once visit there

Depends on the person you are. Remember though not everything is greener on the other side. Japanese worth ethic is hell. There are people who come and stay and people who would step right back on the plane if they had a chance.

It depends on what your goals are and what type of person you are. The culture and the people are fantastic but it is different than American culture in almost every aspect. In my opinion there are two types of people, quot;explorersquot; and quot;comfort zone-rsquot;. Are you willing to let go of everything at home, not only family, friends, possessions, etc. but also the little things? I ve been here for 8 years and what I wouldn t do for some Taco Bell and real Mountain Dew. But seriously, if you feel that you ll get homesick everyday, then I d seriously rethink it. If you re willing to make a lot of adjustments to your lifestyle (food, transportation, language, etc.) and embrace it on a daily basis, then I think you re ready to make a move like this. Basically, if you can go in with an open mind, you ll be fine. One last thing, don t even think about Tokyo if you re claustrophobic. The morning and evening train/subway rides are crowded beyond belief. Personally, I d take riding on a crowded train over being stuck in traffic any day of the week. Hope this helps.

quot;i don t want to learn japanese and fly across the world just to find out i made a big mistake.quot; :) that was what i found out!!! why not you learn the language first? to me life in japan is look somehow similar to their language. if you like it, you may like being here. if you don t and you start to ask why their is so many exception in every grammar (rule). what is the real set of rule for you to follow? why one word have so many sound and way to read? why some word with a same sound have 2 or 3 meaning depend on situation. on n on... you will have to thing again of moving here. because in your everyday life you have to deal with this un-written rule which depend on situation. rule within rule, rule within exception of another rule. rule without rule. exception of exception but it is a rule for a particular situation.. all kind of idiotic rule.. urrrrrr at the end you will just sick of it. (even japanese got sick of their sicked social rule.)

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