what is the real Japan like? - Page 2

Devan · (#11 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by DesiredMess

Seeing at any age would be amazing really. Just appreciate it while you can. Those experiences don't come everday.

you don't see anything everyday........lol, get what I mean

---even in the next town......lol

DesiredMess · (#12 (**permalink**))

Yeah, that's really true. You might have a better focus or understanding of things when you are older, but in the long run if you truly love Japan you would be able to appreciate it just fine...

And who says you can't see it when your young and older alike?

MMM · (#13 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by DesiredMess

I heard that the Japanese don't like foreigners living there...I know it sounds off the wall, but my friend told me. I'm planning to live in Japan after I get a degree so I'm hoping it isn't.
So hearing they are friendly made me happy.

My neighborhood loved having a foreigner live there. It made them feel "cosmopolitan".

DesiredMess · (#14 (**permalink**))

Haha, I was hoping they didn't have a problem with foreigners...I guess my friend was wrong. I think they only dislike it when foreigners are rude there.

Hatredcopter · (#15 (**permalink**))

It depends where you are, who you interact with, and how you act. I've lived in Japan for 1.5 years and I've almost never encountered any kind of racism or disdain. The biggest thing is that a lot of Japanese are just reluctant to interact with a foreigner, often because they seem to feel that their English isn't very good and want to 'save face', as it were.

Guza · (#16 (**permalink**))

i think japan is what you make it, if your a young male and like to party like me youll prolly have a blast, xD
i havent been there yet but, im workin on it xDDD

ps-i heard its best to go there when your single xD

DesiredMess · (#17 (**permalink**))

lmao!! That last part made me laugh so hard... I guess foreigners make good partners? Nah.. haha.

Yeah, I guess it's if you are friendly to them they will be friendly back. I just hope that when I move there I won't be a black sheep and be able to atleast make some friends.

samurai007 · (#18 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by Devan

I figured you were older when you been there(not to call you old or anything), because you just sound more experienced with the place.......and I'm not that immature....I might be 16 but I've had my share of life... I think I would enjoy it just the same.........lol

I didn't mean you are immature, just that I was more mature at 25 than 16.

Also, I knew some exchange student over there, and their host families tended to be VERY protective. They couldn't stay out late, go places unless it was supervised, etc. The host family would feel very ashamed if anything happened to their student, so they watched them carefully. As a teacher, though, I lived on my own, no host family, and I could go where I want, travel around Japan, do what I want, etc as long as I showed up for school and taught the classes I was supposed to teach. I had much more freedom.

DesiredMess · (#19 (**permalink**))

Yeah, freedom would certainly make the experience better. If I was a hot family though I'd be overprotective too. Haha.

Devan · (#20 (**permalink**))

I just wish I could see it first hand