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Originally Posted by Seanus
I think a large part of living in rural Japan, which I did for 9 months, is to feel comfortable within yourself. You could say the same about anywhere but it especially applies to Japan. If you can be like a leaf in the breeze, the ride will be easier.
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I totally understand what you mean, and I have developed a kinda independent skill from being here only a month. However I don't see this as an essential skill that I have to suffer for.
Not to imply that this is your position but many people I talk to tell me that travelling to a foreign country is like an essential life experience. I don't agree. To me it's more like, if you wanna do it then yes, if you don't or if you go off the idea, then you can get quality experiences in your own country as well.
I guess I'm being defensive because i feel people have a different opinion to me. However I came to Japan at least partially on a whim which I now regret, and I just wanted to warn anyone else who has such a whim to question it. Youthful confidence and desire is useful but if you're not prepared things don't necessarily work out alright.