01-30-2011, 11:28 PM
I agree with them all, wanting to move to another country takes time and a lot of research. It also comes down to the reason "Why" you want to live in another country like Japan. I have many reasons as to why, but I am afraid I cannot tell you....
Nothing thing you have to understand is, you cannot just "decide" to move to Japan on a whim. It just doesn't happen that way, I know I am sounding like I am repeating myself but hear me out a bit. To actually be interested in moving to Japan you have to have an interest in the culture. Not just the pop culture but, the culture of Japan it'self.
It also helps to be up on the latest news and weather of the country. If you want to go REALLY far learn about Japans rich history, stuff like on different samurai, history on certain ninjas and stuff. Even more then that, becoming friends with people from the country and then working to learn Japanese.
Another thing your going to notice in Japan, is something called Shintohism and Buddhism. Learning about these religions can help you to live in Japan. I am not saying to become a buddhist or Shintohist, just learning about the religions helps you to gain a much better foot hold in Japan, and less to be called a Gajin.
But lets back up this whole comment for a sec, what I really need to tell you is something important. Getting a higher learning of education CAN and will help you to find different job opportunities in Japan. Just like in an other country, Japan does have a lot of opportunities ( prolly even more opportunities, but I might be mistaken * haven't talked to anyone in Japan for a while >_>*) it all comes down to getting AT LEAST a collage education. If you don't have an education, Japan isn't going to hire you AT ALL.
I want to become a writer (mangaka) in Japan, but to do so I have to get through collage and go through some creative writing classes. I also have to work on finding someone who can help illustrate my book. But that's another subject for another day. Again, do you think ANY publisher would hire me if I just (luckly) got a ticket, went to Japan, and then begged for them to read something that is prolly of a much lower grade writing next to better mangakas?
Plus the fact that I haven't even gotten through my education yet? NO, they'd prolly laugh in my face, and then tell me how stupid and foolish it was to come all the way just to have them turn me down because I skipped a few steps. Work on the stuff you need to, then you can work on the other stuff.
BTW, don't let anyone tell you it's wrong to want to travel to another country. People are going to call you horrible names because they think it's wrong, for a person not wanting to live in america.
Names like, "weeboo", "Japanof*g", etc. These people are just closeminded and too comfortable to this country, not only that but they're in denial. Don't listen to them, they have a ton of problems and are usually just stupid-shut ins that screwed up their own life. Or just xenophobic problems.
Never give up, but understand the reason why. Also work hard!!
~苦痛は中心、それはある から来る; 憎む人によって引き起こされる。~
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