Why You Shouldn’t Move to Japan (And Conditions for Those Who Should)

Can i know Where are u gonna immigrate to?

If you're concerned with the occurrence of natural disasters, hierarchical relationships and looking for people that embrace each other's culture, may I kindly suggest you to "come to Brazil"? I know that it sounds like I'm reproducing the meme, but Brazil is a continental and beautiful country, with easygoing people, a really warm climate depending of the region and an amazing gastronomy all around!

Shogo predicted the earthquake at the start of 2024. I wonder when the next one will come.

One thing I learned about Japan. The elderly are really selfish there.

maybe try thinking about south east aisa or maybe Australia?

Many of the points you made about hierarchy are why I'm an anarchist.

When you leave Japan, come to Las Vegas

You can move to India it makes both of your conditions satisfied

Poland would be a very suitable country for you

Excellent video and thoughts, I would caution about however, regarding immigration as a partial solution to increasing population. This is a double edged sword, although you ostensibly increase economic growth in the long run, you are also injecting external cultural lifestyle and systems into a traditional country like Japan. For all the "bright lights" of the western lifestyle Japanese youth seem to covet, there is equally a massive decline in moral and ethical practice, whether in a family or professional environment. Despite the flaws of Japan, per your video, there is always the old sayings " you don't know what you have until its gone" or " The grass is not always greener on the other side". The decline can also right itself internally over time, as you mentioned there is already some proposals within your government to tweak some traditional rules, I would keep it within the confines of your country and stay away from from external solutions. Considering the immigration issues happening in European countries and the ongoing border crises in the US, I think your country keeping immigration out is a net positive.

shogo-san, you seem like the best person to ask this: do you think it's true that the excessive use of honorifics in the language and the more and more self-serving strictness of social life rose significantly since the beginning of the meiji era? if so, could 'returning to the old ways' (in part) be a way forward too?

Respect other countrys and you will deserve the same feeling

If anyone moves to Tokyo regardless, I am here and loving it. Would love to meet others, drop a comment!

Shogo
I'd recommend Texas, NE of Dallas specifically. They have trees but close to city, and still warm.

I live in Southwest Louisiana where in 2020 we had 2 major hurricanes come directly to my city. Natural disasters are easy for me to handle. Not that I would want to though. Love ur vids!!

I thoughr you are 35??? 😂😂😂

Try Philippines, 1 hour difference, and it's a warm country

It would be very funny it he moved to Brazil of all places.

Come to Brazil.

Japanese are disappearing ☹️

I want to remotely work from japan in the IT Business. Im from germany and im hoping to keep my insurances and healthcare benifits.

Humorous that I want to live in Japan and I was only planning to do so as long as I could work remotely for my native country. I have no desire to see the country decline, and the social problems you mention seem to be part of a theme that is undeniable globally. The young can't afford children, money flows the the elite, and it feels as though people stuck in the past ignore those who are in touch with logic and reason.

Don't move to Germany! We have similar problems as japan is facing now. Only that we are like 2 decades in and the government tried to fix it by letting everybody in and give everybody money for doing nothing. Now it's worsening every month and tax as well as living and energycost is super high and the economy is collapsing. Nobody wants to work, crimerates are rising and companies are going bankrupt. Internet is pretty much the worst in europe and culture is getting lost.

Come to Brazil, we have a lot of problems with piliticians, but we have wonderfull climate and envoirment and we are very receptive with immigrants

Spoiler: he is still in Japan, more successful than ever, with a big family, more projects, and no intention to leave Japan at all. If you wanna move to Japan, do it, don’t get discouraged, your story in Japan doesn’t have to be a bad story, who knows if you don’t try it 💪

I'm perfect to live in Japan :D I make around 800.000 yen and i make them in dollars

Ann Arbor Michigan USA. It’s nice and it’s going to be one of the best places to live in 30 years

What do you think about Switzerland?

Even though I fit the criteria to live in Japan, I would never give up going to DIY indie rock shows in New Jersey basements with my best friends for all the money in the world.

Hahaha bros in Japan telling you not to move there because of minor societal problems. Are you aware what's happening where we live? Bros be getting stabbed semi hourly here

America. Please come to America.

Very helpful

I you are afraid of nature, you should definitely not go to Iceland. America has a large problem with guns and crime. Some where in Europe, Australia, New Zealand or Canada. Or somewhere that speaks English would suit you.

In my late 20's I almost moved to Japan. I had gotten divorced and I hated my job. I felt like I needed a change of scenery and culture. As I was researching places to live and the job market I remembered they have very strict gun laws so I would have had to give my firearms to my parents. Also, I wasn't sure exactly where in Japan I wanted to live, city or countryside. I actually decided to go back to college and change careers instead. I would still love to visit Japan and the battlefield locations along with the temples. As a former Kendoka, I would like to pay my respects to the Samurai of the past.

much as i love the rich history and culture japan has to offer, i feel like i would not want to live there. or at least not until some fundamental changes are made, namely the work culture.

As someone who in the near future will meet all of the prerequisites for a foreigner to live in Japan, I am very excited to visit the different regions to determine where I might live one day

Earthquake happened

Declines in population can happen and be fine; as long as the GDP per CAPITA stays the same, it might be a nice place to live with 60 million people. Also, re: declining birth rates, you mention that the government isn't doing anything to combat this -- they shouldn't be involved at all! The more social welfare, and the less women need men, the lower the birthrate.

It's ok could be worse, you could live in England where the kids all think they are king and above anyone older, they even carry knives and things to attack said older people.

I have respect for the dream of spreading Japanese culture to others...
I have often wondered how it will survive the many changes in the world, many detrimental to Japan's very existence. I hope many more like you exist, as Japan has a fascinating culture and long history.

Thank you for all that you do to educate and share Japanese culture with everyone! Arigatogozaimasu!

I wonder if you already visit arabic country what do thing ? 😅

My sister-in-law is from Australia, you might really like it down there

Excellent job, I too believe Japanese culture needs to be preserved and cultivated in foreign countries in case of catastrophic situations.

You forgot to mention tsunamis.

Have you considered Taiwan?

Shogo is me during that time in 2020 when people wanted to move to my shitty country.

Sounds like you'll be coming to Australia, with those criteria!