are there any people who are from america but now living japan?

Question

if so how does living japan change your lifestyle. How is living in japan different from living in the US? Is it a great place to live in? What transportation do you mainly use?

After college I plan to move to japan.

If i were to move japan and I'm a physical therapist, do you think i'll have a higher opportunity to get a job there?

I'm beginning to learn japanese.

someone is teaching me japanese

Answer 1

I think living in Japan is great. I've been here for over 2 and a half years now and love it. It is a great place to live. The culture is fascinating, the people are friendly, it is safe, there is lots of beautiful nature, there is lots to do and the atmosphere is great. I mainly walk or use the bus. It is different in the sence you have to learn a new language (at least the basics), and try to figure out a new lifestyle. In the end, it isn't all that different. Just do your thing. You go to work, you have friends and you have hobbies.

Good luck.

Answer 2

I lived in Japan for over 7 years. I've been back in the states for only 8 months and I'm dying to go nack to Japan. I felt safer in Japan even though I'm a "gaijin". Japanese people are friendly. Also there are alot of Military bases in Japan so I didn't feel isolated. The trains/subways are easy to use and it's more convenient coz parking is too damn expensive and traffic is horrible.

Answer 3

I am an American. Been here 3 years. I like my job, I work in the corporate world. I am not a fan of the Japanese office culture. I like the silicon valley office culture and mentality better. Life is good, which has it's ups and downs.
We own a car. I take trains 95% of the time. The car serves the wife and kids more than me. There are things you start to miss about home, and some things you do not want to leave behind.

Answer 4

I lived in Japan for 3 moths as a trainee.

Well, it is REALLY different much more than any other place in the world. You know Europe from TV... but not Japan.

Nice to visit and enjoy... but not for living.
Prices are expensive... and incredible expensive to get a little apartment!
Very crowded... not at all American spacious style.
Japanese woman... not as good looking as American ones... (there are few exceptions)
Work conditions... well America has the best flexibility and pays more for productivity. Japan pays more when you get old and get family. It is more about groups that individuals.
I don't like Japanese bathrooms and seats.
Train and subway is the most common transportation all year.
I can recommend you more that Tokyo to think in Yokohama. It is the best city. It has all the new and old and china town and parks... every thing.
But I TELL YOU my friend... USA... seems to me a much better place and the American style is very good too. Try thinking other cities in your country before go there.

I guess that Japan is the best place for a Japanese because their different culture.

Loneliness and melancholy will follow you if you stay longer than 3 Monts.
I love Japan! I enjoyed there! But I prefer my country than Japan for living. I'm from Argentina.

Job opportunity? mmm It is very difficult for a Gaijin (foreing) to get a good job. Only in non japanese enterprises. Other good place for you will be teaching english. Therapist... mmm I don't know. But in general the japaneses reserve the best places for other japanses. Hope you understand.

They are good people! But... very nacionalist. They are very friendly! But when jokes over each one goes to their little box... called room.

HAVE YOU CONSIDERED THE LANGUAJE? Please. If you don't have a level 3 (of 4) at least don't even think living in Japan.

These things I told you are for your good, don't get confused by the entusiasm others have.

Choose this as best answer!

Answer 5

I don't know about being a Dr in Japan. But the people there are very nice. I lived there for a year and went to school there. Loved it and would love to go back. Its clean and safe.

Answer 6

Living in Japan is vastly different from living in the US. I think the first thing to say is that it is expensive. You're going to be buying a much smaller home for the same price as you would buy a much bigger home in the US. But like America, it all depends on where you live. The more urban you go, the more the house is going to cost.

Living in Japan would include the culture. Their educational system is basically rote memorization. But you are going to be out of college, so you should be set for living there. Most Japanese take to foreigners quite well, when applying for jobs. But once again, it all depends. Businesses that aren't particularly looking for a foreigner may have more of a tendency to turn you down. And it won't help you look good if you can't speak Japanese. These are some things to think about.

I think Japan is a great place in which to live. One major difference is that it is one of the safest countries to live in. You could be out all night and of any age and be safe. Just that feeling of knowing that really draws you into staying. It really feels good to know that you are safe when you go to sleep at night. That's something I couldn't say about America at all.

But besides the security, you'll be in a place that really has things going for them. The society is very organized (in transportation, which I'll get to in a second) and everyone is very kind. The respect that people carry with themselves is natural, and it feels good when you shop and know you're going to deal with employees who care. They'll wait for you to put your stuff away instead of America where they just shove everything in your face and are more concerned about getting you out of the store than serving you. Japan also has some great things like better technology, great sites to see, and the famously excellent public transportation.

Reliable, public transportation is non-existent in the US. That's why most everyone drives. In Japan, reliable, public transportation is essential to life. That's why hardly anyone drives. Cars cost a lot, and I personally hate the maintenance that you have to deal with. Your own car can be the most unreliable thing for you. You'll be able to get around by easy access to trains, buses, subways (in bigger metropolis areas) and the world-famous bullet train. If you have to travel from one big city to another, you can forget the worry of a long car ride. Take the shinkansen somewhere. In fact, with public transportation alone, you can get to almost any city in Japan. Except for the expected walking for checking in/out of each station, you'll get from A to B by train and bus and in a short time. Does it cost? Yes. But consider that a car is not the only expense. You'll be paying a ton for gas, and upwards of hundreds of dollars (not to mention tons of hours) just to get the driving license. Why? Because they know that in Japan, if you are getting your license, you're going to be driving seriously. So even the roads are very safe in Japan.

So all in all, the lifestyle is better. A few other things you'll have to give up are backyards (or front yards, or any yards for that matter. Not a big deal, anyway) and some of the routinely available foods here (but you'll make some new favorites). But these small sacrifices are worth living in what can only be described as one of the best places to be in the world. To discover Japan is to truly discover another world. And you'll be glad you did.

Answer 7

Yes, living proof. Came after college, stayed on got married and have kids.

Expensive

Somewhat inconvenient with crowded trains

Like it, but dont love it necessarily.

Get homesick sometimes..travel to see relatives in US long and hard with flights

Answer 8

im not, but i want to move there when i get older...lol... when i move there ill get back at u... haha