why there would u live

i would move to Okinawa, thats like the Hawaii paradise of America lol

tokyo!!!!!!!!....

Probably Kobe. It's got it all, and in a smaller, more managable space. It is cleaner than Osaka, but I like Osaka a lot, too. Nara is also one of my favorite places in Japan.

I love living in Osaka. I prefer here or somewhere in Hyogo :D

Probably in Kyoto (gion?)

I actually already live in Japan, namely Tokyo, but if I could relocate I would probably choose from:

1. Kobe for all its cosmopolitan atmosphere and great restaurants
2. Sapporo for its fresh air, mild summers, and insane ramen joints

I seriously don't know why so many foreigners keep coming to Tokyo. It's undoubtedly a great city for the tourist. But as a place to live, i'm not too sure. Many of them do end up complaining about Tokyo sooner or later. People are generally friendlier and the prices are lower in other cities. Unless you are the type that can happily live in New york City or London, I urge you to reconsider Tokyo.

I don't understand all the hype around Harajuku. Yes, it has the takeshita dori, the omotesando and on sunday there are cosplayers and jrocker wannabes hanging around the place... but seriously, living there?? no...

(Reply mainly at MMM)

Lived in Kobe for a year and a half and loved it. Job brought me to the Dark Side of Tokyo, which is where I am now. I like it more than I thought I would, but deep down I miss Kobe. Miss 神戸弁 (which I still lapse into) and 南京町, Sannomiya, Motomachi... Never much cared for Osaka at all, and deer-infested Nara is...well, it's deer-infested. And touristy. At least it's better than the hell that is Kyoto. :mtongue:

I'd love to live Shibuya, Tokyo or Harajuku. They seem to be the coolest places in Japan, and I'd prob. meet a lot of friends there too. ^^