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Originally Posted by DaisukeKigurou
Good advice, I am working on all 3 of those. And the last note, I am NOT going to Japan for the girls, I really can't see myself in a relationship. I am more of a loner and see myself grouped around a bunch of friends for support and encouragement, rather then being married and having to deal with a bunch of kids and a marriage that MIGHT fall apart in a few years.
The reason why I want to go to Japan is because of the, History, Culture, Government, Scenery, people, media, Religion ( I LOVE the shinto religion to death), and because I want to become a mangaka (writer).
I know it will be hard but, I will try and succeed. I am NOT going to be the minority of Gajins (stupid foreigners) that are there because of some business switch and think they're better then everyone else because "TEH ARE En AMRICEN!!!1111 En PPL NEDS TE BOU DEWN TEH EM!!1111".
I can sense when people are stressed, don't want to talk to me, or even when they're not in the mood to talk. I have developed a gift for this over the years.
I know it sounds crazy but, I can also sense a person spiritual pressure around me. This can tell me a lot about the person. So, yeah...
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Sounds to me like you'll do just fine.
Since you understand the three tips I listed, I'll add one more: From a Japanese person/societies point of view, if it walks like a duck, talks like a duck and looks like a duck, then it is a duck.
The Japanese are not used to foreigners so they don't have a preset way to react. They of course are startled a bit at first, but, If you walk Japanese ,talk Japanese and look Japanese, then they'll treat you Japanese. I mean this with some abstraction. To look Japanese I mean by how you stand, cloth you wear, expression on face. Basically, if you try your best to fit in, people will be understanding and forget your a foreigner and treat you like a fellow Japanese. It takes time effort and planning, but to experience real Japanese life "in" the society is well worth it.
Good luck and best wishes!
