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Originally Posted by Sangetsu
Just go where they send you. Why would you want to live in one of the metro areas anyway? So you can spend all your money and party with other foreigners?
For me, living in the country turned out to be a blessing in disguise. The cost of living is incredibly low, I can rent a 4 bedroom house here for less than a one room apartment in Tokyo. I have a driveway where I can park my car for free. Food costs half as much, and is much fresher. The nights are still and quiet, without the annoying sounds of trains, buses, cars, trucks, and scooters without mufflers.
There is much good to be said about living outside the country. And Tokyo is only an hour away if I feel the need to see the city.
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First off don't assume I want to move to a city to party with foreigners. Even if I did, why is that an issue? Is it so bad that I might want to have a good time with my own people once in a while?
The reason I want a city is because I train in mixed martial arts and I'd like to join a inspirit gym or something which is only in major cities for the most part. If I live in the country side I am very concerned that I may not have that opportunity.
But from the sound of it, both of you would recommend JET over any other alternative.
And if you could answer this question I would also appreciate it. How hard is it to get accepted into the program. Do most people who apply get accepted or do you know of people not getting in?