Fuckedgaijin no minnasama he
I am going to study abroad in Tokyo for one year in September. (Will that still even be possible?)
I will turn 20 upon arrival.
During this year, I would like to make the transistion from intermediate level Japanese fluency to a more advanced degree.
One thing that has brothered me a lot is the nature of transistional relationships not only in Japan but just in the college lifestyle in general.
I do not think asking an internet forum would be rather helpful but most of you have lived in Japan for a long time.
A lot of friendships I have made with Japanese exchange students at my university is how fast the relationship deterites once they return home.
Due to the coronavirus, lots of them have returned home and it does not really seem like these friendships will last.
I guess my question is:
How do you cultivate real friendships in Japan?
Where can I find a club to join?
What are some things I should not do that would deter from my expirence?
I am not a shy nor timid person, I am pretty social! Yet before I arrive to Japan, I want to really learn how to become an effective communicator and listener so
I can achieve the most out of my stay!
Yet I feel so sorry to say it but it seems like there is a huge learning curve when figuring out how to communicate with
Japanese people.
Thank you!