Single life in Tokyo

Oh man, this thread makes me feel bad. We haven't seen enough of each other this year ljubjana!

For completely selfish reasons I don't want you to go to Japan but I know you will do great if you do. Respect.

"makes phone to ear motion"

Really appreciate the time people are taking to post here - I'm getting so much better a sense of what this all adds up to.

while Japan is very xenophobic on a Macro level, that individual Japanese people can be among the most welcoming that you'll even encounter

Russia was a bit like this but in a totally different way, I guess. I can definitely handle that. As long as I can get close to people in some way then it doesn't matter if my defining characteristic is gaijin.

Understand that in many cases guys won't be hitting on you incessantly, like they might do back home.

Ha, if only they did that back home! I'm used to not being hit on! Darn, one of the hardest things about Belgrade was so many gorgeous men, and I wasn't hit on in two years!

xpost - Ned, I am imaging this very smooth slow-mo ear to phone motion executed deadpan, so will give you a call soon. I will see you and Mrs Trifle and the triflettes in a month and by then I will know what the hell is going on with jobs and shit. Can't wait!

No deal - didn't get through to second interview. But you have all made me really, really want to visit Japan. Thanks for all the great advice.