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I think blogging is a good idea. It is interesting to me that 15 years after I moved to Japan (before the Internet existed in Japan) Westerners worry as much as they do about losing identity by living long-term there.

The truth of the matter is, it couldn't be easier for a foreigner in Japan than it is now, and it gets easier every day.

Don't get me wrong, it is a mind-expanding experience. But it is just that: a mind-expanding experience. You get to the point where you understand the culture of taking your shoes off before entering the house. Some things will make sense...some things will never make sense...but you learn to adapt.

I am not that worldly, but I bet there are a lot of more difficult countries for Westerners to live in.