Why You Shouldn’t Move to Japan (And Conditions for Those Who Should)

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Visiting a foreign country for vacation for one week, 2 weeks, or a month versus working and living in a foreign country long term wise or permanently are two vast completely different experiences.

When I took Japanese classes in college about a decade ago, my teacher (who was a 70 year old Japanese woman at the time) said she hated how Japan's Educational System worked since it didn't excite or engage students and encourage them to learn. She occasionally returns to Japan to teach English and her methods are seen as radical and extreme by those in charge but her Japanese students love it.

I have to admit , this man's brutal honesty is very admirable. This man is a breath of fresh a air.

You can consider living in Singapore. It truly has no natural disasters - no earthquakes, no tsunamis (blocked by the small Riau Indonesian islands), no typhoons, no tornadoes, no bush fires, no major landslides, no major flooding. We have a diverse population of citizens and PRs and a native Japanese population living and working here. Singaporeans love all things Japanese Japan is a very popular country for Singaporeans to visit. English is the language of business, commerce and education. Singapore is very open and business friendly. I think it is number 2 behind Switzerland and ahead of the USA. It is well connected to the world and it takes 7 hrs to fly to Japan and so convenient and inexpensive to get to Thailand (2 1/2 hrs), Indonesia, Vietnam, and Malaysia is just across the border. Singapore is organised and efficient. Singapore is also clean and very safe. Though in my opinion Japan is much cleaner as the Japanese people have been taught to practice tidying up and keeping their environment clean from a very young age. The cons about living in Singapore are, it is expensive (though eating out at the hawker centres cost on average $3-5 USD). Our weather is “boring”, so no 4 seasons, just 2 “seasons” for Singapore - hot, humid and no rain & hot, humid and rain. 😂 Singaporeans are generally shy, reserved and polite but not as polite and mindful as the Japanese people. So it is a country you can consider moving to if you would like an Asian and international experience outside of Japan. All the best to you and your family 🙏👍

"You should have to suffer like I did" is an incredibly poisonous mindset and you'll find it everywhere. Here in the US that very way of thinking has squashed policies that would honestly help everyone, and it seems so spiteful and self-destructive. After all, shouldn't it be the dream of a generation that those who come after them have it easier, have it better than they did? I just can't understand why someone would want someone to be forced to endure what they have. I'm in a wheelchair, but it would sound spiteful and insane if I were to go around saying that everyone else should have to suffer what put me here, too.

My Japanese parents left Japan because of many of the social and economic problems. I am grateful! Now in university, I work to talk about these things because in America, there is such a strong sense of Japanophilia that I want people to understand is misguided. No country is perfect. This is an awesome video! Not enough Japanese speak about these things I have found…

I have lived in a few counties now. I suggest if you want to move, you should do it now, the younger the better and not when in your 40s unless it’s part of a retirement plan. The mind accommodates easier, physically body can do more especially if country you are going to is more geographically challenging, ability to earn is an advantage and taking up a foreign language at a younger age where necessary is also a lot faster. Just my opinions based on personal experiences. Have fun and all the best in life. Love your info and channel! 😊

One important thing Ive learned in life (being 43yo now) is that unquestioned respect for elders leads to so many problems both locally and nationwide. Respect is something that absolutely needs to be earned and this older generation just demands it flat out without having put in the work to earn it. As we can see, this mentality is strangling the youth of Japan and the whole country is paying for it.

My friend who teaches English in Japan, and had been there for almost 10 years now. Has struggles with the hierarchical system Japan has professionally. At one of the previous schools he worked at the lead English teacher (English director?) Didn't even know any English he just happened to be the oldest teacher there.. so my friend left and went to where he is currently working and was actually promoted in this school to running the English teaching program. But the owner of the school lived abroad for many years and brought what he learned back to Japan with him.

As a 40+ year old who traveled for over a decade before settling down, I think the romanticisms of a new life and new country and culture can be very intoxicating. The reality is that life's problems will never be far behind and you must feel comfortable with yourself where you are if you are to truly be happy. Happiness is not a place but a lifestyle. It took me years to find this out and I will spend my life learning to follow it.

I lived in Japan for half a year. Faced pressure from older people who forbade me to lead an independent lifestyle. Lots of restrictions and rules. I left for Spain. it's a huge difference. Here I can feel free and do what I love without violating the laws of the country.

I currently live in Japan and I plan to retire here in the future, I really hope Japan stays a bustling country, so videos like this need to get around so more Japanese people can realize what’s going on.

You are honest , direct and outspoken . Many older Japanese would be aghast. But this is what Japan needed now. The writing in the wall is very clear . I sincerely hope you succeed wherever you landed . And Japan succeeded in averting the decline .

Forward thinking individuals are often silenced or kept down in East Asia. Hope you stay and help make Japan a more tolerant and open-minded place.

Much of the issues with landslides are due to the fact that Japan has destroyed its natural forests or replaced native forest with industrial cedar which cause the forest bed to die off and leads to landslides.

I remember when I was younger I wanted to live in Japan. After learning more about it, I'm glad I didn't pursue it. I would however, strongly recommend it to visit Japan, as it was one of the most amazing and unique place I've ever been. I can't wait until next time! Thanks for the videos! Your honest information is second to none!

Shogo, you should teach traditional Japanese culture in Brazil. There are a lot of Brazilians of Japanese descent who would be interested in learning Japanese traditions. Also, in Peru, which is close to Brazil.

I live in the DC area in the USA and have known a small community of young Japanese aupairs and staff from the embassy who are in their early/mid 20s. After having lived here for about a year or two, a common theme I had been noticing is that a number of them have had a lot of anxieties about returning back to Japan and living there again. I never pry too much, but when the common response was being socially “trapped in a box” (particularly in relation to elders), your video definitely sheds some light on that sentiment.

Visited Japan recently for two weeks. You can feel the "compliance culture" everywhere you go. It is a polite society for sure. But you can also feel the strict adherence to policies and customs. Very little room for individualism in Japan.