The Reality of Living in Japan (as a foreigner)

Moving to Japan is a life changing experience. Japan has so much to offer and the culture is rich with experiences that are guaranteed to change your perspective on life. However, there are many challenges that foreigners face when moving here and being aware of these can greatly prepare you for such a dramatic shift in lifestyle.

All points here are personal opinions based on personal experiences. If you enjoyed the video, please consider subscribing for more Japan content. Thanks!

Chapters:
0:00 - The Reality of Living in Japan
1:18 - Job Opportunities
3:36 - Medical System
6:41 - Personal Relationships
8:25 - The Permanence Paradox

[mirikaku]

It’s true. If you’re not happy or satisfied, you’re not happy nor satisfied wherever you live. Because life is what you make it. It’s not the place. If you decide to be happy and choose where you are, whether Japan or elsewhere, you’ll find a way to be happy. Japan is not bad at all if you decide to make it a great journey. Good food, infrastructure, safe, convenience, clean, kind people…rest is up to YOU!

[thelittlenay]

That was a really relaxing video to watch and interesting points. That kid was funny too!

[starfox]

I lived in Japan for 1.5 years and didn't really have a lot of problems, but I went to a lot of events, bars, clubs and just befriended a lot of people

[LaJuan.FTB]

Bro i hope you blow up! massively enjoyed this as a person that moved here under the same circumstances as you. Didnt really connect with the foreigners initially and had to make my own happiness. Your film style is also interesting. I'd love to connect man. But if not good luck !

[ThatGaijinFella]

You make some very solid points in this one mate! I'm in my 25th year in Japan - can't believe the time has gone by so bloomin' fast!! Here for life now, but I do miss the UK.

[Skapo]

I appreciate your balanced approach to talking about this stuff. Probably one of the better single video explanations I have seen on the subject.

[light]

Thanks for the insights! Very interesting video as always.

[char]

Dude you're so good at explaining your experience and you know what's the best part? You're cute as shit too

[triplepancakeattack]

Im moving to Japan in September for a year!

I lived in Osaka for 2 months last year for a study abroad and it felt alienating at first (it was also the first time i felt homesick)

I always appreciate the perspectives that foreigners living there have given in the videos ive seen

[massimilianolodde]

Great video man, I watched a lot of videos about this topic, and yours kinda covers perfectly all the points in both an objective and personal way. Good job

[dr_zircon]

amazing video man, been waiting for your next video and here it is. your style allows people to see what Japan is really like without the screen in front, definitely moving later on when I get some more money and get a job set up. keep up the amazing content man, amazing quality.

[kojamaru]

Thank you for living in Japan. The countryside is better than the city, right? Recently, riots in the UK have been in the news, and I understand how the British feel. There are always some crazy people, whether they are Japanese or foreigners, but when it comes to illegal immigrants committing crimes, it’s natural to feel anger toward those who come from outside. Japan is a country of forests, with the third-highest ratio of forest area to land area in the world. Let's work together to protect this peace and rich nature.

[spinrushrc]

You are spot on about the relationships segment. I reached out to as many people as I could about my hobby which is RC Racing. I’ve lived in Japan now for almost 30 years. I’ve known that there is so much more to discover once you establish yourself and find what you want to do in your free time. However, without knowing anyone most people may be scared to go out on their own.

I’ve been fortunate enough to meet other foreigners who enjoy the same hobbies and I made sure to pay it forward by creating my own Facebook group and other groups letting people know about how they can truly enjoy life here.

On a different note, I discovered that the Japanese wives who are married to some of my friends were extremely appreciative that their significant others have positive ways to enjoy living in Japan without falling into the pits of nightlife and partying.

So get out there. Play golf, find arts and crafts that you are interested in, and if you are like me, get into R/C. These things definitely help.

[theoriginalfat]

What a great video, super mature content (in a good way)... I hear you regarding not getting nice stuff because of the possibility or going back to your country, greetings from Costa Rica

[Dolphin_Nicholas]

Thank you 👍 definitely struggling with the job Market. Hope I land something soon.

[JapanSnowPhotographer]

I am very lucky with my work life balance here. Been here nearly 10 years now and have worked a mixture of jobs with nothing really secure but that has been my choice as I love living in Japan for the nature. Definitely it can be challenging sometimes but I couldn’t never imagine me living in my home country

[johnnydoe]

I was wondering about the Healthcare System
in Japan. This Video addressed it Comprehensively. Thanks. 😊

[savejeff]

Great video. I know currently you have pretty small numbers but keep at it and you will be discovered more and more im sure of it.

[lmzette]

what you said about the permanence paradox is so true! I m struggling with it right now since I just moved to Japan. I thought I was the only one.

[slayer]

Really good video mate, im heading over in September for a year and thinking that if i like it enough snd can actually handle the language side of it, then ill stay for awhile.