Post #3132691
2026-05-15 23:55 UTC
@armadsen@mastodon.social In evaluating US vs Japan 2 things are very important: knowing what you need in life (I have a kid so suburbia means cheaper, more space, less crowded, clean, safe and no stress) and having the right expectations (gonna need to drive everywhere, no 24/7 convenience stores, "boring", etc.). I do miss Tokyo because it's the exact opposite but we wouldn't be able to enjoy it because... kid. We can visit whenever though, and if we change our mind we can easily move there as well.
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@armadsen@mastodon.social 2026-05-16 20:40
@inket@mastodon.social Yeah, I mean that if you can afford it, it's the among best in the world. But if you're poor you're worse off. I live in a medium size (blue) city in a red state. I also have a disabled/medically complex daughter. We have excellent care here, but I'm also a high earning software engineer with good insurance. I've never lived in Tokyo (lived on Kyushu, but I was single), but I don't think I'd want to raise kids there either. I have a friend in Chiba who has 5 kids. Seems very hard...