[dogsbody70]

(This was moved from another thread, and an almost unrelated post was quoted. I have removed the quote, but felt this was a good topic for discussion so have given it a thread all for itself. - Nyororin)


ACTUALLY-- reading the above makes me wonder of the attraction for youngsters for Japan.

Why do they want to go there? what illusions of the place do they have?

So much through the ANIME and manga---------what do they actually believe it is like to live in JAPAN. what is its charm, Mystery, Marvels that attracts them so?


The reality of living there surely would soon disillusion them.


I have been reading a lot of books but more to do with the society-- every day living. I love my japanese friend here in UK-- I became interested in Japan and its people because of HER. Trying to understand her ways.

I am keen to learn about its art and history and culture-- good and bad. It is doubtful that I can make it to Japan-- I would love to see its countryside most of all. I cannot walk well-- so uncertain if I could sightsee as I would like to.


I guess to many of us its a land of mystery-- and contradictions.


WHat really is the magnet that attracts people to want to live in Japan?