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Originally Posted by darksyndrem
I will still say that what I (and mostly my parents) consider immoral is based on Christian morals, because I've grown up in a Christian household and my parents have as well
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OK, but Japan is not a Christian country, it's people are predominately Buddhist and Shinto so I'm not sure we can expect them to share "Christian values".
Maybe Buddhist/Shinto values are not so different. My understanding is that Christian values tell us we shouldn't judge others (the Japanese are very tolerant), we should love our enemies (I didn't see much of that in my own country, UK) and we shouldn't covet our neighbour's oxen - I'm not sure about the Japanese stand on that one!
Is that the kind of thing you had in mind? If not I think your parents may still need to be a bit more specific about their concerns.
Seriously though, the Japanese generally live to a high moral code. Whether or not it's a code you and your family would share I couldn't say, but in the time I've been living in Japan I haven't really seen much that should offend Christian sensibilities. I come from the UK and my wife and I decided we would prefer our daughter to be raised in Japan. I don't think your parents need worry too much. You're not likely to come across anything bad in Japan unless you are specifically looking for it - and you don't sound like the kind of person who would be doing that.
I hope it all works out and you have a great time in Japan.