I moved to Japan from the US nearly 30 years ago. I am very happy here, and plan to stay.
There are several reasons I am happy here: I have a a job I enjoy, I love the neighborhood where I live, and most of all, I have made friends. I have a Japanese husband and some Japanese friends (most of whom speak English well), but also many non-Japanese people who are here long-term. There are positive and negative aspects to any culture, but if you can surround yourself with people who appreciate the positive aspects, it helps a lot.
I moved to Japan from the US nearly 30 years ago. I am very happy here, and plan to stay.
There are several reasons I am happy here: I have a a job I enjoy, I love the neighborhood where I live, and most of all, I have made friends. I have a Japanese husband and some Japanese friends (most of whom speak English well), but also many non-Japanese people who are here long-term. There are positive and negative aspects to any culture, but if you can surround yourself with people who appreciate the positive aspects, it helps a lot.