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I’m Mitsuru, living in Japan.🇯🇵
Today, I officially joined X Premium and I’m ready to take my presence here to the next level.
I’d love to build deeper connections with people around the world.
I’ll be sharing my daily life, observations, and thoughts about living in Japan.
Looking forward to connecting, sharing ideas, and learning from you all.
Wishing everyone a wonderful life!
Traveling in Japan 🇯🇵 is such a relaxing experience. Many people visit once and immediately want to come back.
As an introvert who loves peace, quiet, and order, Japan feels incredibly welcoming.
I especially love the way people queue here. Everyone keeps a comfortable distance. When a road interrupts the line, people simply pause and continue queuing on the other side.
No shouting, no pushing. Just quiet conversations, politeness, and consideration for others.
That sense of order makes traveling here so enjoyable.
When I was studying in Japan🇯🇵, I noticed something interesting.
People often went to several izakayas in one night.
Later, I learned that some izakayas have time limits during busy hours, usually around 1–2 hours per group.
The reason is simple: once you’ve finished eating and drinking, you might keep occupying the table without ordering much more.
So if you’re not done chatting, you just move to another bar and keep drinking.
Visiting two or three izakayas in one night is actually pretty normal in Japan.
Hello, X friends around the world!
I’m Mitsuru, living in Japan.🇯🇵
Today, I officially joined X Premium and I’m ready to take my presence here to the next level.
I’d love to build deeper connections with people around the world.
I’ll be sharing my daily life, observations, and thoughts about living in Japan.
Looking forward to connecting, sharing ideas, and learning from you all.
Wishing everyone a wonderful life!
Ikebukuro, Tokyo, Japan 🇯🇵
A rainy day. People gathering under their umbrellas to smoke.
You rarely see people smoking while walking in Japan. Most smokers stop at designated smoking areas instead.
Just another little detail of everyday life in Japan.
I’ve been thinking about why it’s so hard for people from less privileged families to get ahead.
One reason is limited access to quality education.
But life isn’t just about studying. Many kids also have to share the burden of household responsibilities and family problems.
Their time and energy are constantly divided.
While others can focus on learning and growing, they’re busy just keeping life moving.
Some people spend their whole lives being pushed forward, without ever getting the chance to stop and catch their breath.
Sometimes, the gap between people starts long before they even get a chance to compete.