” Japan is a quirky country, but was a wonderful place to live and raise my family for 14 years. “
I can imagine, they tend to stress work ethic in schools, even if their schools follow the more “route memorization” method of learning. Has to be far better than commie core.
My only fear moving there these days would be the Radiation concerns from Fukishima...
That and China knocking on their door constantly...
If I did move to Japan, I would consider moving to Hokkaido and working part time on a farm on the weekends, as 1. they need farm help and 2. the climate is near what I am used to and less hot inthe summer.
I have considered it, I would never live in Tokyo, too crowded and busy.
The landowner would have gotten more money selling out, but he planted that orchard and liked my brother's proposal. There are other farmers in similar positions, so definitely consider it.
BTW, he checks his fruit regularly with a Geiger counter and there have been no ill effects from Fukushima. He also deviates from the rote memorization script and the students and parents love the results. Not so long ago, the Japanese government granted him, his wife and son permanent resident status.