The NHS may be seen as poor but that most likely because of English people complaining, it is ranked as one of the worlds best. Japans system is akin to the US system; you get what you pay for, and when you do see a Dr they usually just fob you off with anti-biotics.
Lets not use age because much of it is changed by small areas, i.e. Okinawa vS Glasgow.
The whole waiting issue, I havent had to wait longer in the UK than in Japan, citywise or countrysidewise.

The schools may be very good, I cant vouch for them, but the Universities are appalling. The level of work is so low compared to that of the UK, and attendance is more important than grades.

Again the London fog thing, this is a major flaw is your article, you say Japan is better than England but you only talk about London.

Agreed petty crime is worse in London, social cohersion Perhaps, but atleast England can boast higher levels of equality before the law. I would be interested to see a “white english only” pub in England. Taking of your fingerprints and face photo everytime you enter the country – because you are not Japanese.

Back to the weather. London may be foggy, I couldnt say, but there are nicer areas. The UK is a temperate climate, unlike Japan it doesnt get intensely hot or cold.
And lets not try to hide how much it rains in Japan, statistically on average, over twice as much.

Ive never been a great fan of London or Tokyo. Tokyo a sprawl of grey modern concrete buildings. London broken clumps of historical architecture. Londons grey/foggy weather, vs Tokyos intense heat/heavy rains.
But I find English towns to be much nicer than Japanese towns.

I love Japan and England, but I feel if one has to present an argument to TRY and compare two vastly different countries, focusing on the positive of one and the negative of the other is a bad start.

Maybe you should try living in Japan. This website was one person’s view of things and those that followed it. Not necessarily for you to jump in. I applaud the author and try to look past the child-like behaviour you have just exhibited.

This is a bad time for someone to make any comments or insinuations towards Japan “Mr. Bose”

Maybe you should try a site best suited for someone with intelligence like yours. Namely, Fox news. There’s plenty of trash to keep you company.Check it out and as we say in England, piss off!

I am so elated to read this article. I am so happy that you have found a happy place to live. Everything you wrote echoed true with me. While I have not lived in Japan, I can easily see what you mean by a contrast in lifestyle, absence or minimal ego and decent way of living. I had my first experience living abroad in London. Before leaving London from the US, I, unfortunately, only visualized it as a small island with little to offer. How mistaken I was!

While some view London as a dirty city wrought with corruption, etc, I couldn’t get enough of it. In fact, my credit card supplied the NEXT shop there for some time. The people were so nice and I couldn’t believe how so many beautiful women there were. AND they were hitting on ME. I was amazed!

In Chicago, the pretty girl would never do this. She is usually contemplating her next leaf-based diet and hanging around her abusive boyfriend. In London and the rest of Europe, they are more open-minded but that doesn’t stop the usual xenophobic person/group from instigating trouble. I will say, “cons” do exist everywhere. There is corruption at the highest levels in all cities, countries. Chicago is the birthplace of racketeering and a lot more crime! Trust me, Chicago is the place where you cannot and must not stop looking over your shoulder. Trouble can find you very fast there.

I have always wanted to live in Japan. I was also offered a teaching position there but looked elsewhere instead. At that time, I wasn’t sure what to make of it. Though, my students from Japan always tell me to visit them there.

I wish I had the chance to live in another country and the chance to experience other cultures. I hope more travels and learning about more cultures is on the horizon.

Best wishes in Japan!

and novelty wears off. On both sides.

However, with 200 000 people leaving the Uk every year (www.sodbritain.com) I cant say I blame you.

I just think Japan has a difficult, anal retentive culture that masquerades as Confucianism, and the deeper you go the more you ll chafe and the rules (and taxes after one year if you dont keep moving house).

Cheers
J

I grew up in England and have always felt unwanted and alien being from an asian backround but in japan imade so mny friends and i never felt that i am not the same s any other japanese person in fact iwas more of a celebrit So thanks as all this has convinced me even more to move back.

San

But then he replies to say that in Japan its great because people are educated in a group mentality.

No way.

Japan is NOT the solution. Huge suicide rate, rising taxes, couples cant afford to have kids, so low birth rate, wierd murders of women (British, Filipinas dismembered and their body parts flushed down the toilet).

Try some country in Europe for a solution. Sweden, or Switzerland maybe.

Big, huge, populations lead to high costs and taxes, and then mental problems and crime explode. Sure, Tokyo is better than London, in some ways. Not in others.

Some days I actually think tokyo is getting more like London…