Why do so many people who have never been to Japan want to live there?
Ok, seriously. Why are there so many people out there who are determined to "live in Japan" but have never set foot in the country? If you are one of those people, why do you think you want to live in Japan? What did you watch or who did you meet that convinced you that there is no other place in the world that would make you happy? How did you think you were going to move to a country without speaking the language? Would you consider up and moving to France or Russia, or is it just Japan? Please explain this to me.
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I think that when you hear the word "Move" you associate the word "Permanent" with it. Just because you move to live somewhere, does not mean you plan to stay there for the rest of your life. Maybe these people want to go there for the experience? I've wanted to live in China for a long time (Yes, I know that Japan, and China are not the same), and the reason for this is because I absolutely love the culture there. But I also want to live with Monks for a few years. Not saying this would happen, but if it did, I know I would enjoy it.
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Nice question. I was going to ask this question myself. Most have pipe dreams - unrealistic ambitions that will never come to past. Some ask questions like: how can i start a business, how can i live in an expensive flat in Tokyo, how can i apply for a Manga visa (even though we know nothing like that exist) etc. I blame the media in Japan and the west for portraying such an image to young teenagers (who ask these questions) My advice to them would be: lay off Manga and anime, get a reality check and focus on finishing your studies.
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I don't want, nor have I ever wanted, to move to Japan. It's not even high on my visitation list. However, I DID move to Iceland where I had to learn the culture and language whilst there because there's frankly, not a whole lot of information on it where I lived before I moved there. I fell in love with the place. My brother on the other hand, has always been fascinated by Japan, and started to learn the language from tapes when he was in his early teens. He later went to work for a company with offices there, and accordingly, he moved there and lived there for many years. Like me, he feels a longing to return. Sometimes I wonder if there's just something in our DNA which determines which places we love to visit or move to, and which places we don't. Each country has its uniqueness, its beauty and its culture. It is my hope that the world doesn't get so integrated that we lose this.
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Because it is natural for some people to want to move to another country NOT JUST Japan. The number wanting to go to Japan is quite small compared to those wanting to go to England or France. This is a question that cannot be answered, if you are from America, millions of people are on waiting lists wanting to move to America, WHY? The reasons are a million different answers.
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bcoz they love that place , well when it comes to me i never find myself in the country that i am living right know, but when i came to know about japan something clicked and come to conclusion that i want live in japan or move to japan and i want know more about japan ,how does it feels living there,why i am fond of japan,I think to get this answers i want to go to japan Try something that u will come to know on your own tc......
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Probably, many people still believe the legend of 'Bluebird of Happiness' in Japan, inspired by some 'top x-ranking' info, or imagination developed by anime.
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Looking back many years ago, I was thinking outside of the box. I wanted to go someplace so different and at the same time, do it with a career goal. Fast forward years later, I did and I would do it again. I wanted to go far away. Why Japan/Japanese? I have always seen the global trade between the US and Japan. Looking for a career move, I targeted Japan. I I ended up studying Japanese while in college, I was hired by a large Japanese company. I worked for years in engineering, before my opportunity to transfer to the Japan office came around. It was my engineering experience that was the main factor to my transfer, the language was a bonus. I lived in Japan for 3.5 years. That time came and went, I did my job, and took advantage of doors opened because of my work in Japan. Now I am already working in the South American markets with my Japanese company. A Japanese manager I worked with in Japan recruited me for a new role within the company. I have moved onto a sales and marketing position. I am working on my Spanish and looking for an opportunity to transfer to a company office in Latin America.
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Usually because the do not fit in where they are and the psychology or going somewhere that you are unique in a unique place makes them feel special. Some do it just to live, some dream of becoming famous here, but mostly its either a cultural interest or a personal issue that either works or doesnt when you get here. As repressive as Japanese culture may seem, as a foreigner you can pretty much be who you want to, because to the Japanese everyone is a foreigner that is not Japanese. Its probably one of the safest places and cleanest places to live. Most people think of the 80's Japan though, which was 20 years ago in terms of money. Japan is pretty broke now and its economy hasnt grown in two decades. There arent a lot of jobs to come to here except teaching english and the competition for that is really high for not so great pay. In short people want to move places they have never been through experiences they have heard from others or have seen. just like people who went to or moved to France or Russia and came back and told people about it. But Japan is unique because its a country that is 99 percent one race and language and has the worlds second largest economy as well. Nothing yet a lot of things are related to the west unilaterally so it makes it a very interesting dynamic to live in, its something you wouldnt find in France or Russia as even the languages are related to English and a lot of Americas ancestry comes from Europe.
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-Entertainment - it's no doubt that entertainment is a huge part of culture and everyday life. Many want that culture and entertainment. It be nice to watch something on tv, rather than hoping somebody uploaded on the internet. Also nice to be around people who enjoy the same entertainment. Imagine all the concerts you can go to. -Low violence - nice to walk around without being scared. -People - to me, the dating pool is bigger. Less slutty women and don't have to deal with single mothers or underage pregnancy. Don't have to deal with stupid people having childen out of wedlock. -Better education -Cool technology -Great food and variety of things to do. -prostitution -Religion - most are buddhist and buddhists is peaceful and not judgemental. -Clean -Few fat people.
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Excellent question!! They (most of the are young Americans, I guess) keep asking, "how can I move to Japan?" over and over and over again. Most of them seem to have no idea as to the difference between "move" and "live" in other countries. They need to know the fact that legal requirements for them to "live" in Japan is very strict. We (Japanese) cannot help wonder "why don't they visit Japan as tourists to find the answer by themselves if they cannot get it from thousands of similar Qs and As that have been already posted here?" We understand that questions as to legal requirements for them to live in Japan; job opportunities; housing situations; racism; and security; etc. are not always easy to answer due to the fact that they vary depending on their respective cases. That is why they had better come here and find their own answers by themselves. If they are Americans (among other nations legally authorized by our government), they are allowed to stay in Japan for 90 days without a visa. If they cannot find the answer within 90 days, they cannot find anything for the rest of their life. We'd better leave them alone until they know what they are really looking for. I'm sure dozens of more American kids will post the same old Qs tomorrow like "I will 'move' to Japan next spring. Is it possible to get a job without speaking Japanese?" Frankly speaking, we are fed up with them.
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I think serial movie via you tube or other video websites have so much of the influence. My girlfriend watches Korean movies all the time and read those "Animes". Not particularly that she likes the people, the country or anything like that but the movie has apparently changed her life. She now wants to dress like Korean. She wants to do make over like Korean. At the end of the day, we are now living in the era of information. Since Google, Facebook, Tweeter claimed their dominants in the information marketplace, you can find anything you want, you can make friends with anyone and you can share anything you want. Once you find a comfortable spot or topic, you have all the access to find out more about it and there you go, your life has changed!
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