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jorgebucaran wrote:
If you had to convince someone to move to Japan or that Japan is the best place in the world? How would you go about doing this? This mostly applies to people that have gone, lived or are living in Japan.
The point of the thread is to bring out the good, amazing, lovable things about Japan directly from people that can share their experiences. If you want to spice out things a bit, you could also add the bad and creepy about Japan.
If you have a lot of money, Japan is wonderful. If you don't, Japan can be tough. Now before everyone jumps up and down and says that this is true of just about anywhere, I'll start by admitting that of course that's right. But I think Japan amplifies that basic truth, somehow.
All that said, the most wonderful place in the world is the place where your family and friends are, yes? (At least your friends.) 
Shtephen wrote:
Is it just me or does Japan have like a super awesome flowery smell to it.
Personal hygiene is outstanding, generally. Women tend to wear perfume, and men often wear cologne. Maybe that's it?
I have to agree with some of the other points made above, particularly food. And another point I'll add is that people, generally, don't push their religious views (assuming they have any) on you. (Exceptions made for the people who pass out Watchtower -- I finally dissuaded them, I think, by drawing a chalk outline of a human body, Colombo-style, on the landing in front of our door, and scattering a few tattered copies of said magazine around the outline.) 
Wally wrote:
(Exceptions made for the people who pass out Watchtower -- I finally dissuaded them, I think, by drawing a chalk outline of a human body, Colombo-style, on the landing in front of our door, and scattering a few tattered copies of said magazine around the outline.)
Wow good tactic. I had some come at a really bad time once and get a door slammed on them and we haven't seen them since.
saizen wrote:
3) The absurdly "favorable" ratio of hot/ugly women (espectially 東京, sometimes you swear the ugly girls are outnumbered by the cute ones)
You said that, not me, and you'd better be ready to duck.
I have to admit to having a similar idea when I first arrived. But after living here longer, I guess some of the novelty wore off. But I did come to this conclusion about the gals here: Hot is as hot does. A lot of women here who are really rather average looking still know how to make, and care about making, themselves as attractive as possible. It covers the full range from appearance to manners to deeds. I readily admit to the fact that these things tend to press my buzzer.
Wally wrote:
Shtephen wrote:
Is it just me or does Japan have like a super awesome flowery smell to it.
Personal hygiene is outstanding, generally. Women tend to wear perfume, and men often wear cologne. Maybe that's it?
I have to agree with some of the other points made above, particularly food. And another point I'll add is that people, generally, don't push their religious views (assuming they have any) on you. (Exceptions made for the people who pass out Watchtower -- I finally dissuaded them, I think, by drawing a chalk outline of a human body, Colombo-style, on the landing in front of our door, and scattering a few tattered copies of said magazine around the outline.)
Awww I always have nice chats with the lady who brings me the Watchtower each month. She even came to my new house when I moved 45 minutes away. She's really not pushy though, we just chat about different topics. I'm into religion though- I find it fascinating to see all of the different viewpoints. Japan is definitely a place without religion, but it also has created a different set of morals.
+1 on the onsen, how could I forget that! Anyone have any good recommendations in the Hakata area? I've been to Yufuin, which was great, but too far for me 
captal wrote:
Awww I always have nice chats with the lady who brings me the Watchtower each month. She even came to my new house when I moved 45 minutes away. She's really not pushy though, we just chat about different topics. I'm into religion though - I find it fascinating to see all of the different viewpoints.
Different, indeed. I'm always amazed that a cult can continue to predict the end times, with firm dates, continue to overrun those dates, and continue to thrive. Fascinating.
One of the leaders, Rutherford, announced in 1918 that Christ's reign was going to begin in 1925. Obviously, he had Christ confused with the 昭和 emperor. 
It is interesting to chat with these people ... up to a point. They live in an alternate reality, and unless you subscribe to it, it's difficult to make meaningful connections. Sorry if I offend anyone with this, but you only get *one* call on the end of the world. If you miss it, no Mulligans. Sorry.
Wally wrote:
jorgebucaran wrote:
If you had to convince someone to move to Japan or that Japan is the best place in the world? How would you go about doing this? This mostly applies to people that have gone, lived or are living in Japan.
The point of the thread is to bring out the good, amazing, lovable things about Japan directly from people that can share their experiences. If you want to spice out things a bit, you could also add the bad and creepy about Japan.If you have a lot of money, Japan is wonderful. If you don't, Japan can be tough. Now before everyone jumps up and down and says that this is true of just about anywhere, I'll start by admitting that of course that's right. But I think Japan amplifies that basic truth, somehow.
All that said, the most wonderful place in the world is the place where your family and friends are, yes? (At least your friends.)
Funny you should say that because I had the best time of my life in Japan when I was utterly penniless, living in a terrible place for just 20.000 yen a month and working just a few hours a week. This meant that i had time to walk around every day and observe what is going on. I had a friend in the same stuation as me and we had such a good time together.
Things that I love about Japan- parties by the river in the summer, onsens in the winter, complete safety walking around, maybe the same stuff that has been maentioned.
I think though that the safety issue is more incredible than people can imagine, it develops a different sense of freedom in your life to feel and act how you wish. This helps to bring psychological happiness and confidence about this world. If you know what I mean.
captal wrote:
The public transit is outstanding (though I've only lived in the US and Australia where it is sub-par)
You would have a different opinion had you ever lived in Germany. My main draw: Way too expensive.
