As any number of people will tell you, living in Japan is cool. Yes, as a foreigner you will have some limitations but unless you have unreasonable expectations, and if you get into the spirit, you really should enjoy life here.
Things to think about:
1.Do you like fish?
Japan is widely known for its healthy food (yes there are McDonald's for your homesick days). Japanese food is healthy and for the most part, delicious. Personally, I hate natto, but my wife and daughter love it. Go figure.
2.Do you feel safe?
Japan really is a safe country. There's a reason people are afraid to leave Japan. For this reason it is a great place for kids.
3.Culture and Outdoor activities
There is an amazing variety of things to do, see and go to. You could pick up a new hobby every month and the more Japanese you learn, the more very fancy doors will open.
4.Korea is just across the street.
OK, not really but if you have a kimchi fetish it's only an hour away. If you are American you get American prices even if you live in Japan.
5.Get a Job and stay busy.
You will have no upwardly mobile pressure. No one expects you to actually work. Just get a p/t job teaching English. You do this to keep busy and make spending money and avoid being lonely.
6.Lots and lots of free time
Study, study, study Japanese. When you have kids if you can't talk to their teachers and doctor you will be at a great disadvantage. Take up hobbies, Karate, flower arranging, tea ceremony – the list is endless.
7.Learn what your husband likes and learn to please him.
You might get him to come home a little earlier at night.
8.Learn your husband's favorite foods from his mother.
Suicide or murder are not an option. She will give you the stamp of approval for Heaven.
9.Have kids.
Then everyone in the family will love you (the grandkids actually) and you will be happy.
10.Your home is your life.
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