Comment Comment by culturestate > lower quality of life generallyThe quality of life in Tokyo can be quite extraordinary, depending on your point of view.As a westerner imitating the salaryman lifestyle? Absolutely terrible, primarily for work-related reasons.As a westerner doing basically anything else that doesn't involve employment at a massive Japanese conglomerate? Excellent.If you can deal with the lack of English and gain some modicum of comfort with Japanese culture, it's a fantastic place to live. parent culturestate 8 years ago
The quality of life in Tokyo can be quite extraordinary, depending on your point of view.
As a westerner imitating the salaryman lifestyle? Absolutely terrible, primarily for work-related reasons.
As a westerner doing basically anything else that doesn't involve employment at a massive Japanese conglomerate? Excellent.
If you can deal with the lack of English and gain some modicum of comfort with Japanese culture, it's a fantastic place to live.