Living in Japan for 4 Years: Insights, Culture Shock, and Crisps

TLDRAfter living in Japan for 4 years, Connor shares insights on Japanese culture, language proficiency, and challenges. He appreciates the cleanliness and kindness of Japanese people but misses the friendliness and pub culture of the UK. Despite not attending classes, he has achieved a solid level of Japanese fluency through day-to-day activities and conversations.

Key insights

🇯🇵Japanese culture emphasizes cleanliness and kindness.

🏴Connor misses the friendliness and pub culture of the UK.

🇯🇵🗾Living in Japan has improved Connor's Japanese language skills.

🇯🇵🗣️Connor regularly practices Japanese through day-to-day activities and conversations.

🍿Japanese cinemas are a milestone for Connor's language proficiency.

Q&A

What challenges did Connor face while living in Japan?

Connor found banking and tax-related procedures to be challenging in Japan.

Does sarcasm exist in Japan?

Sarcasm is less common in Japan compared to the UK. It's important to be clear when using sarcasm to avoid confusion.

What aspects of Japanese culture does Connor appreciate?

Connor appreciates the cleanliness and kindness of Japanese people.

What aspects of the UK does Connor miss?

Connor misses the friendliness and pub culture of the UK.

How did Connor improve his Japanese language skills?

Connor practiced Japanese through day-to-day activities, conversations, and attending language classes for 2 years.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Connor shares insights after living in Japan for 4 years.

04:10Connor appreciates the cleanliness in Japan and misses the friendliness and pub culture of the UK.

05:56Connor's Japanese language proficiency has improved through day-to-day activities and conversations.

06:36Connor shares his experiences with learning and practicing Japanese.

08:07Connor discusses cultural differences and his favorite aspects of Japanese culture.

08:29Connor expresses his nostalgia for the friendliness and pub culture of the UK.