I’ve lived here for three years and have enjoyed the calm pace of the city. I’m from Chicago, so in my opinion, there isn’t much to do. If you are coming to a party, head to Tokyo or Osaka. It’s a city where families and retirees come to settle down. If you have a car, nature, shopping, and sightseeing activities are more easily accessible but not impossible to get to but bus, train, and walking. There is also a main shinkansen station here if you want to easily travel to other cities.
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18 Feb 2025
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Lived and teached there for two years. Super safe feeling would be out and about till the early AM with no issue. Kind people fun mix of city and rural. Good train ride distance from Tokyo attractions but has a fun local scene too. Wish I could stay longer and explore more!
Very rarely did I encounter issues. Wore my afro out one time and some random person would ask if they could touch it in surprisingly great English but got the hint when a firm no was given. Other than that I’d say it was great!
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I’ve lived here for three years and have enjoyed the calm pace of the city. I’m from Chicago, so in my opinion, there isn’t much to do. If you are coming to a party, head to Tokyo or Osaka. It’s a city where families and retirees come to settle down. If you have a car, nature, shopping, and sightseeing activities are more easily accessible but not impossible to get to but bus, train, and walking. There is also a main shinkansen station here if you want to easily travel to other cities.
Lived and teached there for two years. Super safe feeling would be out and about till the early AM with no issue. Kind people fun mix of city and rural. Good train ride distance from Tokyo attractions but has a fun local scene too. Wish I could stay longer and explore more!
Very rarely did I encounter issues. Wore my afro out one time and some random person would ask if they could touch it in surprisingly great English but got the hint when a firm no was given. Other than that I’d say it was great!