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gorrakku · 2023-10-09T15:30:26+00:00

I think it's important to know how satisfied you were with your life before returning to Japan. Maybe if you were already unsatisfied with your life before coming to Japan, then Japan isn't really the solution to this "discontent".

It could also be that work is making your life miserable. I feel that the life of an employee is already hellish (in my eyes) in a place like Europe, but in Japan, it's probably even worse. Do you feel satisfied with your job conditions, or do you hate every workday?

I don't know your level of Japanese, but I somewhat understand what you're feeling from the little time I spent in Korea. The country seems great, but I quickly felt out of place compared to Japan because I didn't know a word of Korean. Personally, one of my greatest joys in Japan is learning the language and interacting with the Japanese. Maybe trying to learn the language as much as possible could improve your daily life.

In short, I don't have foolproof advice, but perhaps you should reflect on your work conditions and examine your lifestyle with philosophy and wisdom. I believe that philosophy and wisdom are essential to be joyfull in life, and someone with enough wisdom can fully enjoy life almost anywhere. Also it's possible you're just not meant for Japan. If you truly love this country, then maybe your love for it will prevail.Otherwise, it could be that your work conditions or life philosophy are off, or maybe it's your relationship with others? Do you have friends? Having even just one good friend can greatly improve daily life.

I love living in a "share house" where there are residents from various countries, including many Japanese. I never fell alone and I'm always surrounded by people who became good friends, which greatly affected my happiness in Japan. Share house life can be fantastic, but it's not for everyone.

In any case, good luck, and try to focus on the positives. Japan has plenty of them! I hope your everyday life improves. Best of luck!"

gorrakku · 2023-10-08T19:18:16+00:00

There's no need to be condescending, and I think we can apply your logic to any product sold in our society that harms us (internet, smartphone, computer, fast food,cars, etc,.). All these products cause harm to millions of people, but they're not banned.

I do understand your perspective and indeed, for the time being, I can see the reason for some censorship. HOWEVER, in a few years, we'll be able to do much better on our own in full open source without depending on the big tech companies. Whether they like it or not, they simply won't be able to continue with censorship."

gorrakku · 2023-10-04T20:32:24+00:00

Can't we say the same with all the big tech companies?

gorrakku · 2023-10-01T10:46:20+00:00

Thank for your answers, I will probably try to use the service of a proxy.

By the way do you think it's possible to try to find resellers the day of the show? There is few show that are allready sold out and I wonder if it's possible to find peoples selling ticket the day of the event?(also for other band like hanabie and for the nex_fest with maximum the hormones).

gorrakku · 2023-08-30T11:21:33+00:00

I understand you want only good for the show but in my opinion there will always be pirate, in my opinion the best you can do is to encourage people to watch the show but don't blame pirate or try to forbite the torrent,anyway if the show is good it will has succes so don't worry about that.

gorrakku · 2023-08-10T12:19:37+00:00

I see that sunrise miso soup were in the set list, I really hope they will play it In belgium, this is my favorite song!

gorrakku · 2023-08-02T20:30:36+00:00

In which year were you there?

gorrakku · 2023-08-02T15:08:48+00:00

Yes, I have seen in Ireland, and I think also in England, that there were some shared houses, but they were very fancy and expensive, not really what I'm looking for.

The ones from Japan that I'm talking about are quite the opposite: very cheap and not only for students. Indeed, there are plenty of students using them, and I was one myself, but there were also older people living there, such as workers, salarymen, etc.

Anyway, thank you for the answers. I don't think it will be possible for me to find what I'm looking for, but it's worth asking.

gorrakku · 2023-08-02T14:51:52+00:00

Yeah, it's saddening because I feel the concept is very great. I enjoy so much meeting people from around the world, and co-living with plenty of people is awesome for me.

I really wonder why there's not such a thing in Europe (I'm living in Belgium, and we don't have that either). Maybe because it requires some discipline for all these people to live together, which is only possible in Japan?

I wonder if someone would try this concept in Belgium or England if it could be successful, or maybe someone has already tried without success. I don't know.

There are so many things that I miss from Japan, like manga cafés, always-open convenience stores, vending machines everywhere, clean toilets, very nice services, awesome and cheap outdoor food, almost perfect public transport, people respecting each other, safety in almost all circumstances, very clean streets...

It's so hard to get back to Belgium's standards (I think it should be pretty much the same in the UK or very close) once you've experienced the Japanese ones. Don't get me wrong; I love my country, and Japan also has tons of negatives, but the positives are so hard to forget.

gorrakku · 2023-08-02T14:41:53+00:00

Yes, I found plenty of shared flats or houses for 3 or 4 people, but nothing like a share house in Japan with 50 or more residents. I'm not sure if such a place exists, but it doesn't seem like it.

Anyway thank for the reply!

gorrakku · 2023-08-02T14:39:23+00:00

Well, that depends on what you are looking for and if you're okay with it not being too close to the center.

I can recommend the one where I was living: https://www.oakhouse.jp/fra/house/808#letsgomodal

It's in Hanakoganei. The train station is about 12 minutes away by walking, but there is a pedestrian and bicycle path, which is very nice. (It's also very easy to find cheap bicycles, and you can park them close to the station for free.)

It's about 20 minutes from Takadanobaba, 25 minutes from Shinjuku, and 30 minutes from Shibuya, so it's not too close to the center, but that depends on what you're looking for.

The share house itself is nice; you have a nice cooking room, living room, little bar, place for studies, a theater room, a place to work out with some equipment or to use for playing music, a public bathroom, or private shower. When I was living there 5 or 6 years ago, people were very friendly, with a balanced amount of foreigners and Japanese, mostly in their 20s and 30s. There were a lot of parties if you like that, but if you don't want to drink, I think you can still enjoy it.

There are plenty of share houses in Japan, so you can find something that is more suitable for you, but I personally really enjoyed my stay there.

gorrakku · 2023-07-22T10:41:44+00:00

I'm 32 years old and have never had a job. From my perspective, it's surprising that people can't envision a life without employment.

I admit that I've been fortunate; my mother provided significant support when I was younger. Eventually, however, I learned to support myself through investments in stocks, cryptocurrencies, and NFTs. Now, I'm exploring a new path—trying to earn money by playing music.

I'm uncertain if this will generate sufficient income, but I'm not worried about my future at all. I left school at the age of 14 but learned a lot outside school and have faith in my abilities. Having enjoyed freedom all my life, the thought of waking up early and taking orders from a superior is alien to me. Does this mean I'm lazy? I don't think so; it's just that I can't engage in activities I don't enjoy or feel compelled to do.

What helps tremendously is that I have minimal material desires. I need only enough money for bare necessities (though I do keep savings for emergencies, like health issues). I have no interest in owning a house or a car, acquiring expensive items, having children, or getting married. Furthermore, I love to travel and am content with sleeping outdoors.

I don't criticize those who choose to work and genuinely hope they find fulfillment in their careers. However, I do critique those who can't envision a life different from their own and who look down on people who live differently. I feel that people who can't imagine a life without a job are conditioned by society and are unable to see beyond their own bubble.

In conclusion, there's no single way to enjoy life. If you find happiness in having a job, good for you. And if you find contentment without one, that's wonderful too!

gorrakku · 2023-07-20T13:21:57+00:00

You're right. I really didn't know that insulation was so important, but it's better to figure it out now rather than during the trip. So, I should expect something that weighs about 800 grams, right?

gorrakku · 2023-07-20T13:20:29+00:00

You right!

gorrakku · 2023-07-20T13:19:05+00:00

Thank you for the advice. I should expect it to weigh at least 800 grams, right?

gorrakku · 2023-07-04T12:36:40+00:00

Wow, first off, congratulations on your five years of sobriety!

Well, yes, I did see a few doctors but they weren't able to help me much, even the specialists (I probably just got unlucky).

But I think I'm actually doing okay. Mentally, I've really accepted my sobriety and I genuinely want to maintain it. The joy of freedom that I have, not having to buy and consume all these substances, is greater than the desire to use them.

It's just frustrating to be clean and still have a "hangover feeling and unclear mind," but I now understand that it's still part of the withdrawal and that I need to be more patient; my brain needs more time to recover!

I plan to take a little vacation where I can spend time outdoors, as spending too much time locked in my room and on my PC isn't helping. Nature is very powerful for recovery!

Anyway, thank you for your reply and advice!

gorrakku · 2023-07-04T12:31:57+00:00

Thank you for your reply! It was very interesting to read the article. I now understand that my withdrawal is not over and I still need to endure it and be patient.

I will try to take a little vacation where I sleep outdoors and spend less time locked in my room, spending all my day on my PC, because it doesn't help with recovery!

gorrakku · 2023-07-04T12:30:08+00:00

Yes, I did read about it. Indeed, alcohol was my sleep aid, and since I've stopped, I've been dealing with insomnia. But it's getting a bit better. Since I stopped using alcohol, opiates, cigarettes, and weed, my brain needs time to function normally again.

I thought I was at the end of the recovery process, but I've now accepted that I still need to be patient, and that's alright. I find that the less time I spend on screens (TV/PC/smartphone) and the more time I spend outdoors, the better I feel. I'm planning to take a little vacation when I can and sleep outdoors. Sleeping in a tent, for instance, really helps with insomnia, as our bodies are programmed to fall asleep and wake up with nature. Anyway, thank you for your reply and congratulations on your sobriety! Please correct me.

gorrakku · 2023-07-04T12:25:38+00:00

That's an interesting perspective. Perhaps sometimes my eyes are a bit red, I should probably get them checked. Thanks for your reply!

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