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Originally Posted by steven
to a country who is letting you stay there is...
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I agree with much of what you wrote above but it's this line that I'd take a little issue with. I have often seen in this country a bit of a guest mentality from foreigners living here. The concept that we are only guests in Japan and as such we should act accordingly because we are so lucky that the Japanese have 'let' us live here.
Personally I don't feel like a guest. I've worked by butt off whilst being here and have been involved in growing the economy and toursim to the region I work in. And I've paid all my taxes along the way. I've bought a house, had my first child here, I own a business that employs Japanese people and have involved myself in many community events. I've been here almost 7 years and in most other countries on the planet I'd probably have citizenship by now or at least permanent residency.
In a country whose economy has been stagnant or declining for the best part of the last 2 decades you'd think they'd really welcome and encourage people like myself who have invested all they have in their life here....