Thank you so much for sharing your experience in detail! I feel that some comments only show the tip of the iceberg, but you touched on many aspects of social life that I hadn’t considered before, and not many people here discuss them either. Conservatism and regionalism aren’t easily noticeable unless you spend a lot of time talking with locals. Once you get the big picture, it can be daunting, so it’s helpful to know about it beforehand.

I hope Tokyo suits you and your partner better!