[GoNative]

Never had an issue with the question myself. My reasons for being here have changed little over the years. I love snow, mountains and skiing and Hokkaido is truly awesome for all 3. Living nearby and working at a ski resort has always been a dream of mine and I got to realise that dream here in Japan. I love the simple lifestyle of living in a rural region and the great community here, most people for reasons similar to mine. It's cheap, safe and a hell of a lot of fun. I've travelled a lot and don't know many other places in the world where I could live a life better than I live here.