If not Japan, where else?

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Several of my expat friends here have also lived in other countries outside their passport country -- not just Japan!

If you had to pick another country to be an expat in outside your home country (and not including Japan, of course), is there anywhere that sounds appealing? Let me know where and why!

I'm personally really interested in Finland! I've heard that the work culture there is very good and there are lots of good social support programs, which I think make the integration process easier!

BigfamJapan · Answer

I get the appeal of Finland and have often thought it would be a good place for my family to emigrate to. When you can fly over Russia its 'only' about 10 hours flight to Japan and its only 3 hours to Ireland. Not sure I'd be able for their winters though. 

I spent a summer in Canada, Toronto, many years ago and I always thought if I were to live anywhere else it would be there, but a lot has changed since then, not just with me, but with the country, so it has lost its appeal! Right now, Spain would be my first choice, Italy my second and, if I pretend like I could afford it, Switzerland would be my third. Switzerland is like the Japan of Europe in terms of shared values such as societal harmony, punctuality, respect for authority, and cleanliness.

genkidesu · Answer

@BigfamJapan I also think I'd struggle with Finland's winters, my husband reminds me of that whenever I dream about moving there. I complain enough about Niigata's winters!

Switzerland sounds nice with many of those shared values that Japan also has.

If not Japan, where else?

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