I am currently in Japan and spent 7 days in Tokyo. I went to Japan last summer, and loved Tokyo, but this time around I honestly couldn't stand how crowded it was and how overstimulating everything was. I think the first time I may have been blinded by consumerism since I went shopping everyday. This time I held back on the shopping and wanted to actually see the city and experience it as I had been in the process of applying for a language school in Shinjuku. I wanted to attend this school for a year, but honestly reflecting on my experience in Tokyo, I think I would get sick of the city fairly quickly. On this trip I've also spent 7 days in Kobe, and prefer it much more. Not as crowded, has more nature, friendlier people, and I also have some family here. However, the only language school that has good reviews is Lexis Kobe (around $12,000 for a year) while the school I was applying to in Tokyo is $5,000 for a year. Since Kobe is also a cheaper place to live in, I'd assume there would be around a $5,000 difference in price for a year studying abroad in Japan. I can afford this, but I just don't really know if it would be worth the price difference. Any advice is appreciated.
by Spcnccr