Why ALL Foreigners Leave Japan

He theorizes that many foreigners move to Japan to escape unhappy lives, then discover relocation cannot solve internal problems. He describes idealization and honeymoon happiness giving way to cultural irritation, homesickness, resurfacing unhappiness, and returning home. He admits England remains miserable after leaving Japan because he lacks a wife, girlfriends, social network, and initiative.

Growing self-awareness has not yet produced corresponding behavioral change.