3 Types Of People That Come To Japan.Do You Agree?

[@MajorMalfunction]

Truck-kun totally just blew through that stop sign. You almost got isekai'd.

[@larrikinjapan]

Some people don't like stopping traffic lights are the same

[@apilgrim8715]

Thank you for the video.

[@larrikinjapan]

You’re welcome

[@jonmarshall1502]

We’ve been traveling the country for 8-9 months now and it’s been amazing. Sometimes I’m torn about whether I should stay here or not. Been so many nice places outside of the cities it’s so hard to pick a favourite place.

[@larrikinjapan]

I would be

[@jonmarshall1502]

@@larrikinjapan one kid wants to come back when she’s done with school, one kid wants to go home to nz coz it’s greener and the beaches are cleaner than Japan. It’s a tough choice.

[@DD-ld1xq]

Great videos, mate. Hope they continue. Subscribed.

[@larrikinjapan]

Thanks for the sub!

[@stupedcraig]

Great video! I'm def a tourist! My wife is Japanese, so we try to be tourists once a year for our son to practice his Japanese and see family. (And site see of course)

[@larrikinjapan]

Thanks

[@chuckoneill8847]

I've lived in Japan married a beautiful japanese girl 4 kids we went back to usa and she felt very unsafe afraid for kids within a year back to japen and I don't plan on going back to usa

[@larrikinjapan]

I have not been back to Australia for over 20 years. I am going to go back for a week or so next year. I think it is going to be a real shock.

[@三上家]

Well I'm coming next year, I'm getting my N5 certificate Q1 next year and trying to push the Japanese lessons hard now. Your videos are great, very valuable, thanks again.

[@larrikinjapan]

Thanks mate

[@Pelthis]

Just discovered your channel by chance. I like hearing you talking about your experiences. It's very insightful. I'm myself currently seriously considering the possibility of going to Japan for study/work in the near future, but I'm worried as it may be a risky move. But the time I spent during my couple trips in Japan was the best I had since at least a decade. Though I should be careful to not mix up vacation and immigration.

[@larrikinjapan]

You’re right there. A lot of difference living here to have a holiday here. It just takes a bit of time to settle in.

[@agimreci]

Gary, kudos for sharing your down-to-earth, sincere, and cheerful thoughts! The content you provide is truly great. Perhaps, there is another category of people like me who came to Japan on scholarships to study. After spending my first 7-8 years studying and working in academia intensively, I found myself adjusted to life here but feeling different from people back home. Having lived here for almost 30 years now, I realize this has become more than half my life. I hope to hear more about caring for aging in-laws and relatives and dealing with serious illnesses that arise later in life, like your friend who had the bypass operation, as well as planning the very end of life.

[@larrikinjapan]

Thanks for that. I never gave that a thought thanks for bringing it up. So 4 types now. I am the same I have been here going on half my life.

[@xsjadoridersc]

I visited Japan for fun in 2017 and it changed my life forever. The no drugs and low violence is what got me thinking. I am almost done with college then hopefully I can work at an eikawa.

[@larrikinjapan]

Keep your eye out for Wednesday video I am talking about that sort of stuff.

[@aarondowning5791]

I have been trying to find a school that will sponsor my work visa so I can precede my wife (who is Japanese) to Japan. Japanese schools simply don't hire from overseas these days, so it's been a big challenge. I might get one response to my application for every twenty I send out. I think a lot of short-term visitors working in those language schools for a year or two are actually long-term permanent residents moving from school to school. Otherwise, it's all younger people coming in through the JET Program, etc.

[@larrikinjapan]

You can get a spouse visa because your wife is Japanese. That is the easiest way to go

[@AussielovesJapan]

Another interesting video. When l worked in Japan 🇯🇵 l usually hung out with the male staff after work , which was ( drinking, eating and a couple of days badminton). The female staff would sit around me in the staff canteen at lunchtime eating and talking ( sometimes l’d feel embarrassed because I could feel the male eyes 👀 looking at me ). We just come back from Japan 🇯🇵 and caught up with some. I think with the Japanese yen 💴, Japan has become the new Bali at the moment for Australians. Look forward to seeing your next video. Keep living the good life.

[@larrikinjapan]

Thanks

[@vinyalonde]

I fall into the tourist category. I have been to Japan three times and I look forward to more trips. On my last trip, I ran into a young American couple who were exploring the idea of working remotely, keeping their jobs in their home country and residing in Japan. I suppose they would likely fall into your second category.

[@larrikinjapan]

Sounds like they would. I have another one now category 4. People who came here to study and then started working and never left.

[@derrickheng564]

Type IV - Digital Nomad or Lean-FIRE nomad that may or may not be interested in becoming a citizen. May or may not be interested working locally as a job and if true s/he be interested only to earn beer money. Looking for a holiday/house in Japan as a base to travel around regionally. Happy to partake local community events to soak in the culture. And happy to fix out the Akiya DIY to the extent law permits as part of hobby and lifestyle choice.

[@aarondowning5791]

That species of Japanese visitor is almost too rare to mention.

[@Oreoezi]

I don't think any current visa accounts for those. Although, now that you mention it, making an American salary being a remote worker whilst living in Japan does seem like paradise.

[@FuwakamiMana]

@@Oreoezi There is a Digital Nomad visa in Japan now, but it only allows to be in Japan for up to 6 months a year or something.

[@Oreoezi]

@@FuwakamiMana Thanks for letting me know, I just looked it up. It is only for 6 months and requires you to have an yearly income above 10 million JPY.

[@derrickheng564]

@@Oreoezi It is not rare. It is just "a normal transit visa." It permits 90 days (or 3 months) stays. For an Australian passport, we do not need to apply this visa before entering Japan. Also, residency or citizenship are not required to purchase an Akiya [or a house for that matter] in Japan. Since working remotely, technically s/he is not working in Japan. Then, repeat and rinse every year. Edit: There are tonnes of repeated visitors to Japan every year. It is the same thing.

[@djenzo240gamer6]

Thanks for another insightful video. Is your American friend a permanent resident and why he's covered under the "national health" (insurance) for free? Based on your decades of experience living there, and given the overtourism situation and persistent appeal of japan, do you think japan will remain safe for decades to come? Thanks!

[@larrikinjapan]

He is permanent resident. We all pay into national health everyone is treated the same. About safety not sure what will happen with it with more and more people coming into the country.

[@JovesJapanJams]

You left out a 4th category that after tourists might be the 2nd largest category, which are Americans who get to simultaneously enjoy the best of both the American and Japanese worlds-----aka between 1946 and today, how many US military personnel and their families have been stationed in Japan?

[@larrikinjapan]

True I never even gave them a thought.

[@beverlyhills7883]

I know a divorced English teacher, aged 60, who doesn't earn enough so he's taken part time work as a security guard at a supermarket, on ten Australian dollars an hour. Three decades ago he earned as much as one hundred dollars an hour. The good old days are long gone. Don't come to Japan to get rich. I live here. I know.

[@larrikinjapan]

That is what I have been saying English teachers are just making ends meet they would not be saving anything.

[@Tod_x]

If I come to Japan I'll do research as a much as possible in terms of their science and technology, architecture, management, etc. I have 0% intention of going to japan because of Anime.

[@larrikinjapan]

Fair enough

[@kauaiboy5o]

Cheap holiday in Japan, not really, I just came back from Japan 3 weeks ago and total cost is still expensive no matter how you cut it.

[@larrikinjapan]

Things are lot cheaper here than in Australia. Every where is expensive now

[@aarondowning5791]

That's surprising! The exchange rate is so good between most currencies and yen now! How can you not save money when visiting? Sure, you can blow money there if you want to, but I traveled for next to nothing traveling from Tokyo to Sapporo in 2023 using local trains and staying in small ryokans. For example, I stayed at an amazing ryokan in Azumino for approximately $40.00 US that had an onsen and an incredible buffet dinner and lunch. Tons of deals like that there now for visitors.

[@kauaiboy5o]

@@aarondowning5791 1st timer here with no experience to compare to. Main expense is the flight and accommodations. Food is cheaper than in the states but heavy in carbs and light in protein. As an older person I will pay more for comfort and convenience. In Japan I felt very safe while in other countries I have be always on guard. 🙂

[@J-in-Japan]

@@aarondowning5791 I really don’t know how you’d find affordable Ryokans. Ryokans are now considered luxury among Japanese people because it’s this traditional thing that’s hard to find. They usually run at least ¥30000 for a night or two, especially if meals are provided… I’ve stayed in a decent one in the mountains somewhere with meals provided, and their special sulfur bath, which cost me ¥40000 for two nights, and the cheapest I’ve stayed at was on an island, Ojika (?) ¥10000 per night, meals but no bath/hot tub. 🤷🏽‍♀️ Exploring has the effect of “nickel and dining” you to death. Walking around a certain section of Kyoto for example with unique snack stands and shops will wipe out ¥10000, in addition to bus/trains which also takes it down quickly.

[@yukarimurasaki]

I lived ten years in Japan. Working on a Japanese company. I will move again in probably two years. Having a loving Japanese person over there. I lived in the rural area. I can't stand big cities like Tokyo. I bought a house back than and indeed, it wasn't very expensive. When i first came to Japan, i was just curious. But i really felt in love with the people. Of course in rural areas you might have it mire difficult than in the future. But if you're a decent guy able to communicate in Japanese, you can have a peaceful life.

[@larrikinjapan]

I love living out here no way I could live in a city.

[@yukarimurasaki]

@larrikinjapan the same for me. I was living in Chiba all those years. It looked very similar to the footage you showed in your video. Enjoy your time you have there. I am looking forward to continue my journey in Japan as well.