off-topic Who has been to Japan?

[Jason]

I was an ESL teacher in South Korea in the 2000s and I believe @Harsh World is one in Japan at the moment, but I'm not sure. Anyway, I visited Japan on a visa trip for Korean job and I really liked it, but I haven't had the chance to explore the nation.

 

[Shortie]

I have never been to Japan but I have seen so many photos online and from people who have visited Japan and it looks like an awesome place to visit.

If I ever had the chance and had enough money, I would for sure want to visit there and explore Japan, maybe one day

 

[Harsh World]

I was an ESL teacher in South Korea in the 2000s and I believe @Harsh World is one in Japan at the moment

My wife and I were an ESL duo after the 2008 recession when I couldn't find a damn thing, even McDonald's, in the States. We did that together for about 2 years when I eventually went into the services industry, then sales, and then made a final hop over to logistics, all the while pursuing my undergrad. I eventually quit to solely focus on my graduate degree because I was getting paid an enormous housing allowance to support us if the worst case (on top of my wife's salary as she didn't quit teaching English by then; I only retired her in the beginning of 2020).

I love it here. I feel safe here. But more importantly, I feel at ease knowing that my daughter will likely be safe doing just about anything at just about any time.

I'm planning on going back to the States for my 20th high-school reunion in June or July, meeting up with old friends, and finally letting my grandma meet her granddaughter (probably for the first and [sadly] last time). I'm going to have my daughter ring the doorbell and ask, "Is my grandma home?" or "Are you my grandma?" (depending on who answers), cause I gotta get that video clip (she has no idea we're coming).

I only brought that up because the tickets I have to buy are through Korea. So, if you had only 10 hours in Korea, what would you do with a 13-year-old daughter to pass the time between flights, @Jason?

 

[Deep38]

I was an ESL teacher in South Korea in the 2000s and I believe @Harsh World is one in Japan at the moment, but I'm not sure. Anyway, I visited Japan on a visa trip for Korean job and I really liked it, but I haven't had the chance to explore the nation.

Teaching in South Korea sounds like an adventure! Japan’s culture and sights are amazing—hope you get to explore it more someday.

 

[Yama]

Never been to Japan but I have a cousin living there who is married to a Japanese. Many years ago, in my English language class, I met two Japanese women whose husbands worked in Japanese embassy here. I was a high school student and they suggest me that I should go to Japan for higher study and they wold help me with Visa processing. But I was not much interested in going to Japan.

 

[Jason]

My wife and I were an ESL duo after the 2008 recession when I couldn't find a damn thing, even McDonald's, in the States. We did that together for about 2 years when I eventually went into the services industry, then sales, and then made a final hop over to logistics, all the while pursuing my undergrad. I eventually quit to solely focus on my graduate degree because I was getting paid an enormous housing allowance to support us if the worst case (on top of my wife's salary as she didn't quit teaching English by then; I only retired her in the beginning of 2020).

I love it here. I feel safe here. But more importantly, I feel at ease knowing that my daughter will likely be safe doing just about anything at just about any time.

I'm planning on going back to the States for my 20th high-school reunion in June or July, meeting up with old friends, and finally letting my grandma meet her granddaughter (probably for the first and [sadly] last time). I'm going to have my daughter ring the doorbell and ask, "Is my grandma home?" or "Are you my grandma?" (depending on who answers), cause I gotta get that video clip (she has no idea we're coming).

I only brought that up because the tickets I have to buy are through Korea. So, if you had only 10 hours in Korea, what would you do with a 13-year-old daughter to pass the time between flights, @Jason?

There's only enough time to eat at some Korean restaurants.

 

[Alamson]

I have never been to Japan but I know someonw who moved there as a teacher. Living standards are high in Japan, being a first world country. I would love to visit the country in the future.