20 January 2020
my response to Nobita's reasons not to come to japan
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Summary
Daniel rejects Nobita’s 20 reasons as mostly manageable: refunds, rent, weather, driving, pets, smoking, and overtime are ordinary or avoidable. He concedes Japan’s criminal justice system and social rigidity, but praises public transport, nonreligion, politeness, and easy dating. He says language barriers limit jobs, friendships may be transactional, foreigners face separation, and his sarcasm previously triggered Japanese backlash.
Insight
His defence of Japan mixes practical counterarguments with cultural stereotyping and renewed irritation at criticism.