I will live in Japan, Here is why…

I will live in Japan, Here is why…

Everyone, welcome to the Miku Real Japanese Channel. She looks a bit grumpy. Are you sleepy? Everyone, hello. Today, I want to film a life update video again. Solo talking videos like this seem to be popular with everyone, and there were quite a few requests for more of these, so

Today, I want to make a video of me blabbering alone. Yes, so today’s topic is “Why I chose Japan.” Well, currently, I am in the United States, but I plan to return to Japan at the end of December. Sorry. Since Christmas is coming soon, I’m wearing a Christmas outfit, but

I think I’ll upload this video at the end of December or January, so it’s a very out-of-season outfit, sorry. Um, so, yes, I plan to return to Japan at the end of December. I’ve lived in both Japan and abroad before, and I was quite undecided about whether to live in Japan or abroad.

Originally, I didn’t want to live in Japan, so I studied foreign languages. I studied Spanish and English. But in the end, I thought Japan was the best, so today, I want to talk about the reasons for that. Yes, I’ve made a list, and there are 10 main reasons.

So, let’s start with the first one. The first one. The first one is that Japan is a very small country, but it has really interesting places, and each region has its own characteristics, so it’s interesting. When you hear “Japan,” what comes to mind?

Well, for those who haven’t been to Japan, they probably think of Tokyo, Osaka, and such big cities. Well, technology and Tokyo Tower, they might think of things like that, but there are really interesting places in Japan. As I mentioned earlier, each region has its own characteristics,

For example, if you want to swim in a beautiful sea, you can go to Okinawa, or if you want to enjoy winter sports and snow, you can go to Nagano or Hokkaido in winter, if you want to go hiking, Nagano or, well… places with many hiking spots like Mt. Fuji,

Well, there are many hiking spots in various places. And hot springs, Japan is famous for hot springs, right? If you want to enjoy a hot spring, for example, Hakone, Oita,Kusatsu, and so on, there are many famous hot spring areas. Also, in terms of food, each region has its own specialty,

So when you travel, you can enjoy various foods. So, although Japan is a small country, I think it has everything. Yes, not just Tokyo, but I want you to go to various places. So, of course, there are many beautiful places abroad, and there are really wonderful scenic places,

But just by living in Japan, I realized that there’s a lot to enjoy. Okay next, the next one is that rent and houses are cheaper compared to the West. I really think this is true. Right now, I’m in the United States, and rent in the United States is high, you know.

Before the U.S., I was in Australia, and Australia was also very expensive. And asking various friends from abroad, they said, “The prices of houses are constantly rising.” In Japan, the population is decreasing, so for used properties, “Chuuko” meaning not new, well, it’s a place where someone has lived. Well, not just houses,

When we say “Chuuko,” it also refers to things that someone has used. For example, “Chuuko no hon,” “Chuukobon” well, it means books that someone has read. It’s not a new book. So, for used apartments or houses, I think they are not that expensive.

Well, there may be cheaper places in other countries than Japan, but compared to the West, I think rent and houses in Japan are cheap. For example, I lived alone in Kyoto, at that time, it was a 1LDK… well, a room which is a living room and kitchen, and another room,

The apartment was quite central in the town, and it was 75,000 yen. So, now it’s about 500 dollars. Yeah, but… well, in the U.S., apartments are larger than in Japan, but if you rent a 1LDK apartment in the U.S., it will be over 1000 dollars. Or 1500 dollars,

And moreover, even in the countryside, not just in the center of big cities like New York or Los Angeles, I heard that 1LDK is over 1000 dollars. So, I think it’s quite cheap to live in Japan. Yes, so, that’s also important, right? In living, rent and housing are important,

And it’s really nice that they are cheap. Yes, the third one. The third one is that customer service is polite. I think I’ve said this many times before, but really, whenever I come back to Japan, what I always think is that everyone is polite. Everyone is polite and kind.

This year, I went to Bali, Indonesia, and there was a problem with the hotel in Bali, so I couldn’t stay there anymore, there were various problems. So, I talked to the hotel staff about the problem, “I want a refund.” “We checked in today, but we’re checking out,

So please refund the accommodation fee we booked.” Well, then I got scolded, They got a little angry, and they said, “No, we can’t do that.” So, I called Booking.com’s customer service in Japan. Then, that person was really kind, “Oh, that must have been really tough.

It must have been really hard not being able to sleep. Are you okay?” She said that to me. Well, with those words, I felt like crying, and I thought Japanese customer service and hospitality are really polite and kind.

You don’t necessarily need to say such things like “Are you okay?” or “It must have been tough.” But that person really asked, “Are you really okay?” Ah, I thought, “Japanese customer service is really nice.” And, not only in hotels or airports, I always feel that people are kind wherever I go.

For example, convenience store clerks, Old men at the bicycle parking lot, people standing at the toll booth on the highway, Really, everywhere, everyone is kind, that’s the impression I have. So, I like it. Yes, and everyone does their job properly, right?

Having the mindset of doing your job responsibly is something that exists in Japan, not doing things with half hearted effort. And when I was younger, I used to find it interesting, the not-so-polite customer service in other countries, but recently, I’ve come to think that doing your job properly and politely is really important,

So I love that aspect of Japanese people. Next, the fourth one. The fourth one is that there are no trash cans on the streets, yet the streets are clean. Well, yes. I think Japanese people have a strong mentality of taking their own trash home. Of course, there are people who litter,

But basically, there seems to be a habit of taking your own trash home. So, even if there are no trash cans on the streets, the streets are always clean.. Even in big cities like Tokyo, I used to think that clean streets were normal when I lived in Japan.

But coming abroad for the first time, I realized that this is really amazing. And sometimes when I’m walking in the morning in Japan, there are people volunteering to pick up trash. Well, of course, there are such people abroad too, butI think the Japanese mindset of everyone cleaning the town together is nice.

Well, sometimes it’s inconvenient that there are no trash cans, but yes, it’s really nice that the streets are clean. Yes, so, next. Next is that public transportation is well-developed, and you don’t need to drive a car. This is a big one. Well, I don’t drive a car, so this is big for me.

Being able to go anywhere by train, bus, and bicycle makes me feel free, really. Especially in a country where driving is common, you really have to drive everywhere. But in Japan, basically… Well, it depends on the place, for example, Okinawa is a car society. So, a car is necessary there,

But in places like Kyoto or Tokyo, Living in such cities, a car is not necessary, That’s something I find significant. Not just because you don’t need a car, but also because you can easily go anywhere by taking the Shinkansen (bullet train). Because Japan is compact, it’s easy to move around.

In larger countries, just going to a different town takes quite a bit of time, right? But in Japan, it’s compact, and being able to go anywhere by train or Shinkansen is something I really like. I find it convenient. So, even going to see friends in a different town is not that difficult.

I think that’s nice. Yes, so, next, the sixth one. The sixth one is that there are four seasons, and there are many events, so it’s enjoyable. Well, of course, there are many countries with four seasons, I’m not saying Japan is the only country with four seasons,

But what’s nice about Japan is that there are various events according to each season. For example, when spring comes, everyone looks forward to cherry blossoms. And when the cherry blossom season comes, people enjoy cherry blossom viewing, morning walks to enjoy cherry blossoms, I think that’s really nice to have such once-a-year pleasures.

In summer, there are festivals and fireworks, in autumn, you can enjoy autumn leaves, and in winter, there are snow festivals, well, for those who do skiing and snowboarding can enjoy winter sports, there are enjoyable events according to the seasons, and it’s fun. I never get bored. Having various events is really nice.

Yes, so, let’s move on. Um, the seventh one. The seventh one is that it’s quiet, so it’s calming. Well, this depends on the place, I think. For example, if you go to Dotonbori in Osaka, it’s not quiet, so I don’t feel calm there,

But basically, even when you ride the train, everyone is quiet, right? And when you go to temples and shrines, Japanese people are quiet. There are a lot of people who really think about others around them, and there’s a culture of not disturbing the atmosphere too much.

Well, I think Osaka is a bit of an exception, Osakans are talkative, (I’m from Osaka and I love Osakans) so when you ride the train in Osaka, compared to Tokyo, there are people talking quite loudly,(I’m from Osaka and I love Osakans) uh, not just on the train,

Well, when you go to shrines and temples, I think it’s nice that everyone is quiet. Well, I think this depends on personal preference. Some people like lively places, while others find quiet places more calming, so it depends on the person, but for me, I like the calm atmosphere in Japan.

Yes, so, next, the eighth one. The eighth one is that the culture is deep and interesting. Among people studying Japanese, many seem to like Japanese culture, and I really love it too, and I feel that there are still many things I don’t know.

Especially, I’ve had the opportunity to experience things like tea ceremony and flower arranging, and they are profound. Each movement and each process has meaning, so I think ancient Japanese people who mastered such things deeply were amazing. So, I want to study more about what these Japanese people valued,

And I want to learn more. Since there are still many things I don’t know, I want to live in Japan, learn various things, and share them with everyone. Well, I teach Japanese, And I think the Japanese language itself is a very deep language.

So, I want to do my best to share the beauty of the Japanese language with everyone. Now, let’s move on to the next one. What’s next? Next is that it’s a country where children can walk alone on the streets safely. This has been the case for me since childhood,

So I thought I took it for granted, but. I’ve also lived in Spain, I’ve lived in Mexico, and now, I’m staying in the U.S. for three months, but wherever you go, children are not alone. There is always an adult with them. But in Japan, when you go to a park, children play alone,

You can see children going to school alone on the train, so it’s really safe. So, I think it’s a place where it’s easy to raise children. Well, not just children, women can walk outside at night with peace of mind, so I think that’s really significant. For me, freedom is quite important,

Being able to go to the convenience store when hungry at night freely, that’s the biggest thing. Being able to go to the convenience store freely, and being able to buy and eat ice cream at the convenience store anytime, those are small things but nice. I think it’s nice.

Until I went abroad, I thought it was normal, but Japan is indeed safe. Yes, the last one. The last one is that even if you drop your wallet or phone, there’s a pretty high chance it will be returned. For me, this is quite significant, I tend to lose things a lot.

I’ve never had a case where my wallet or phone didn’t come back. If you call the nearby police box or station, someone will definitely bring your wallet or phone. I really think it’s kind. And one time when I dropped my phone once,

From where I probably dropped it to the nearest police box was quite a distance, someone went out of their way to pick it up and deliver it, and I thought, “What a wonderful country.” Well, I think there are kind people everywhere in the world, but regarding this, when you lose something abroad,

I think the chances of it being taken are higher, so I really feel grateful for the kindness of the Japanese and the safety of Japan. Yes, so that’s why I want to live in Japan. Of course, Japan is not a perfect country, and I think there are many areas that can be improved,

But for me, Japan is a comfortable place to live, and I realized that this year. So, I plan to live in Japan from next year. Living in Japan, I want to create content that will make it more enjoyable for everyone to learn Japanese. Well, thank you for watching my video today.

Let’s meet again in the next video. Goodbye! ♡

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