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MysticLight 05-05-2009 09:23 PM

Is it wrong to go to Japan for a new life?
 
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MMM 05-05-2009 09:54 PM

You can't go to Japan and expect the same life, that is for sure.

But if you are going to Japan to escape some problem you don't want to deal with, remember, Japan is not the counselor's office. Quite the opposite, really.

godwine 05-06-2009 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by MysticLight (Post 710319)
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Depending on your reason for a new life....

ozkai 05-06-2009 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by MysticLight (Post 710319)
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I guess it depends on your life..

I know many foreigners who couldn't stand Japan and outed after a year.

Some stayed on to live and learn, I was one of them and I did adopt somewhat, although definitely felt like I was always on the outside looking in which I felt was fun.

Still love old Nippon and would be back in a shot if my situation was different.

Australia is hugely popular for young Japanese to live for a while, even more so the one's who cannot fit into Japanese society.

It is sad really that they "have" to fit in.

rison 05-06-2009 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ozkai (Post 710357)
I guess it depends on your life..

I know many foreigners who couldn't stand Japan and outed after a year.

Some stayed on to live and learn, I was one of them and I did adopt somewhat, although definitely felt like I was always on the outside looking in which I felt was fun.

Always fun...actually it makes you understand the culture and their ways better.

SaintKat 05-06-2009 01:32 AM

If you've sorted all the necessities out and you're sure it's for you then I wish you best of luck.
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Sangetsu 05-06-2009 02:28 AM

Every day is a new life. You don't need to change your location, you just need to change your perspective.

alanX 05-06-2009 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Sangetsu (Post 710416)
Every day is a new life. You don't need to change your location, you just need to change your perspective.

How true you are.

But maybe getting a fresh start in a new country could be even better. Shouldn't settle for anything less that what you want.

Tyrien 05-06-2009 04:48 AM

Not wrong, just incredibly naive.

shivan 05-13-2009 09:11 PM

I think it really depends on your reasons for leaving.

There are people that leave because they are losers in their own country
There are people that are not losers, but dislike/hate their own country.
There are people that just want to try something new.
There are people that want to go to Japan because it contains their passion/fetish (usually hentai, manga or asian girls)

Or any combination of the above.

I it is up to everyone to figure out which one fits the best.

rebam 05-13-2009 10:58 PM

well what is your reason cause i knew someone who went just to run from something and it caught up with her again

pumpum 05-14-2009 12:39 AM

the answer to the question is NO.

its not wrong but it is pretty strange lol, i mean why japan ?

airurandojin 05-21-2009 08:08 PM

I can understand the desire to escape personal $h!7 but Japan is very, very, very different than the English speaking world. You’re going to face a serious amount of alone time whether you’re keen on the idea or not. Whatever issues that are ailing you will come back. But if you’re the adventurous sort, can bury issues in the back of your mind and have some good hooch then go for it.

wasabijuice 05-22-2009 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by airurandojin (Post 720612)
You’re going to face a serious amount of alone time whether you’re keen on the idea or not. Whatever issues that are ailing you will come back. But if you’re the adventurous sort, can bury issues in the back of your mind and have some good hooch then go for it.

I admit I had somewhat of an escapeist mentality when coming here, no worse than esaping to another region of your country, except the above.
If you need a crowd of friends, may be difficult, especially at first. If you thrive alone or in challenges, it may be for you.


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