Living in Japan

[Keaton421]

Politics aside, the military is one of the few ways real men are still made in this day and age. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. It may not be everyone's path, but if it is, more power to you and feel free to PM me about that issue or anything else you've got. I was once in your shoes more or less, but sorry for derailing your thread. I'm gonna go watch the Last Samurai

[KUNIO]

Enjoy your movie I will defenitaly be contacting you, thank you, truly.

[Nyororin]

Only run from problems which cannot be solved or would not change with any effort you make.

Can you say that about your problems? I doubt it - and this is coming from someone who did do the whole drop and run thing at 17.

Self esteem was never my issue (I`m flat out arrogant, as I`ve been told far too many times) - so I can`t give you a huge amount of advice there... But self esteem is something you make yourself. The day you realize that you are above a great proportion of the population things will look a bit brighter.

I usually never bother myself with reading the vapid threads in the relationship section, but took a look at yours just to see what SHAD0W was talking about... And it doesn`t sound like you have inhibited emotions at all. You just aren`t good at expressing them. If you`ve had a professional diagnosis, that`s one thing, but if you honestly had inhibited emotions things would be a bit different.

Your world is very small at this point, and I think that is the sole problem. I won`t say silly things like "toughen up" because that doesn`t help in the short term, nor is it always the best path for a person. Just realize that the world is a very very large place, and that there is a very wide variety of people and lifestyles. Make some effort in some direction, toward something. That`s all it takes. Set some kind of goal and work toward it. Something that matters to you more than the immediate surroundings. In the end, the more you suffer in the short term, the greater the joy you`ll feel when you do obtain some level of happiness.

Oh, and try to meet up with some nerdy girls. They exist, and will likely appreciate you much more for who you already are - not what you`ve changed to in order to get their favor.

[KUNIO]

Thank you Nyororin, and I have been professionally tested when I was younger and it was determined that was the case. I don't remember the testing, but I can recall the event. Your advice is meaningful as well, and I did read your life story earlier in another thread, so I think we can somewhat relate to each other.

[jasonbvr]

Come on over. Japanese people never judge foreigners who live here.

[AAres]

I hate these kind of threads where a person asks about Japan and it ends with trying to make the OP another person.

Everyone here know that she/he will lose her/his "girl" problems after high school,
and lets just tell her that you need a degree to go to Japan and I do not know if it is possible to get an agree before the age of 18.

And going into the army only works for the persons who allready have big problems, the other 99% will understand how good it is outside the army,
and will continue his life.

I also think it is fun to see how ppl that wants to go to Japan for some reason, whatever reason, and get allmost shot.

While the other 99% that allready is in Japan did not want to go there in the first place, but they are Gods.

Im also 200% sure that if I had made an thread about living in US, (even if it would not fit in this forum) I would not have go LIVE there before it is good.
Its like ppl who allready lives in Japan dont want other ppl to come over since they want to be spesial, and the other 99% that is from US don't want them to think Japan is better then US.

Nothing more to say. I have never been in Japan, so can not say much about it.
(Im ready to get flamed)

[bELyVIS]

"There are so many jerks and bullies in America, seems like every corner I turn there are people judging me. I heard Japan was "nice", and everyone helps each other out and stuff. That sounds like the community I want to live in. "

In Japan you will be judged because you are a foreigner. And if you want to see jerks and bullies just work for a traditional Japanese company. I got my first real taste of discrimination working there.
Life is difficult anywhere nowadays. As you get more mature, you will see that there is good and bad everywhere.

[biginjapan]

Originally Posted by AAres

I hate these kind of threads where a person asks about Japan and it ends with trying to make the OP another person.

Everyone here know that she/he will lose her/his "girl" problems after high school,
and lets just tell her that you need a degree to go to Japan and I do not know if it is possible to get an agree before the age of 18.

And going into the army only works for the persons who allready have big problems, the other 99% will understand how good it is outside the army,
and will continue his life.

I also think it is fun to see how ppl that wants to go to Japan for some reason, whatever reason, and get allmost shot.

While the other 99% that allready is in Japan did not want to go there in the first place, but they are Gods.

Im also 200% sure that if I had made an thread about living in US, (even if it would not fit in this forum) I would not have go LIVE there before it is good.
Its like ppl who allready lives in Japan dont want other ppl to come over since they want to be spesial, and the other 99% that is from US don't want them to think Japan is better then US.

Nothing more to say. I have never been in Japan, so can not say much about it.
(Im ready to get flamed)

I have no idea what you just said.

[Hatredcopter]

Originally Posted by AAres

I also think it is fun to see how ppl that wants to go to Japan for some reason, whatever reason, and get allmost shot.

What the HECK are you talking about?

You might be about to get flamed, but not because people disagree with you, but because they can't understand anything you're trying to convey here.

[MMM]

Originally Posted by KUNIO

Hello JF members,

To anyone who lives in Japan or has lived there, I was wondering, is life in Japan good?

My life in Japan was great, but I know people who had horrible experiences. In general this was due to the individual's expectations and flexibility. I loved the personality of the high school I worked at, despite the fact the students weren't that motivated. I stayed three years, for as long as my contract allowed. The young woman who replaced me hated the school, and I don't think she finished a single year.

Originally Posted by KUNIO

I mean, of course it is good, as long as I live in a home I am happy, but is it fun? There are so many jerks and bullies in America, seems like every corner I turn there are people judging me.

There are just as many bullies and jerks in Japan, if that's what you are wondering.

Originally Posted by KUNIO

I heard Japan was "nice", and everyone helps each other out and stuff. That sounds like the community I want to live in. Also, I love the language and culture. Unagi is really good, and so is Sushi. Also I want to be a computer programmer, and I heard technology was big over there. Is it easy to get a job when you are young? Also, is it easy to move there, because I know nothing about moving country to country, also do you need a passport or whatever (don't mind my stupidity...)? Thank you very much.

There are nice people in Japan, but I don't know if that means Japan is "nice".
You need a passport, a college degree, a job and a work visa, and then you will be set.