All countries have their issues. Japan is a great place to visit, but living is not for everyone. I've been here over 10 years (Aussie). Taxes are high and the pension system is breaking. It's almost impossible for single women to live alone due to low wages. It's freezing in winter and boiling in summer. Taxes are higher than Aus and there's also inheritance/gift tax. That said, I love Japan and my life here has been relatively easy. I'll be moving back to Aus soon though. People say Australia is going to shit blah blah blah. I prefer to look at it as it's ripe for change, or will be shortly. You know what they say, buy at the bottom sell at the top, the night is darkest before the dawn, etc. 👍