I decided to make this thread because a couple of users were interested about my experience in Japan (namely Slimebeast and Vyse_Blue_Rogue). So I thought that it would be nice for other users too to share their japanese life (even tips and advices useful for either us that live here and for those that would like to come in the future)!
Actually I wasn't entirely sure about making this thread because I don't feel that my experience is super interesting or worth sharing, but anyway here it is (I'll try to be brief)!
I was always interested in learning the japanese language since high school, although I'm not a super otaku. I only read a handful of manga and viewed some anime, I'm not into japanese music either. I do love japanese movies and, of course, games.
So, since my nearest university had a major in japanese culture and language, I decided to enroll there. After graduation I decided to enroll in a japanese private school of language in Tokyo for six months, to improve my japanese. The process of enrolling was long (several months) and a pain in the ass, and I almost missed the deadline to submit the documents, but in the end I managed to receive a visa for a year.
So I came here on April 2015, fully enjoying the life of a student in Tokyo. I had a couple of girlfriends( not at the same time of course :P) and a part time job. After graduating on September I decided to look for a full time job since I really enjoy living here. Even though it wasn't entirely legal for me to stay here after the end of school (even if my visa was valid for one year) I kept sending resumes. I was a bit worried that the government would find out that I was breaking the law, but nothing happened fortunately!
It took me some months (I even had a job interview at SCEJ, fantastic place!), and it wasn't so easy as I hoped it would, but in the end they took me in a transportation company as a database administrator. I feel lucky because it's a pretty relaxing job, everybody are nice to me and I never have to do overtime. The salary is good (not super good), and raises are costant here in Japan and you always get them even if you are a stupid monkey. In the future I'm going to work for SCEJ of course ;)
During free time I usually play games or go out with the few friends I have, we mostly go to international party where you can meet a lot of people.
Tip: don't date japanese girls! By my personal experience they are crazy as fuck (in a bad way) and you'll never know what they think. They can go out on a date with you and never answer to your messages after, even if you have been the coolest guy on Earth!
I'll add more when it comes to my mind, right now I'm at work! :)
