Hey there
I am planning to move to Japan on a WHV Next year and I am really excited (maybe a Little scared Even) and I am wondering what cities would be best for someone Like me.
Someone Like me:
20(M)
Native german speaker and very good english
Still learning japanese but I dont think I will be able to speak it very well by the time I move.
Any Job will do, I just dont want to solely rely on my savings
Planning to stay for 6 months
I Read that as you travel out of Big cities Like Tokio speaking japanese becomes more and more mandatory.
I also heard that Kyoto was Full of things to See and has very friendly people, if anyone could confirm or deny?
Living whise I would definetely prefer an Apartment of my own no matter how small but I did Read that foreigners have a Hard time getting their own Apartments so Im willing to settle for Shared Spaces.
Lastly: I May have been Born and raised in Europe but my Family is middle eastern, as such I have Brown Skin and get a Beard rather quickly (1 Week without shaving). I Read that Japan is undortunately inherently a Little Bit racist toward foreigners, especially to darker skinned individuals. Is this something that is largely exagerrated or not? If not, what Kind of racism should I expect (verbal, physical etc.)
I know this is a lot of questions but I would Like to be prepared as best I can.
Thank you people in advance !
by Cute_Case6062