Living in Japan
I figured I'd post this here first before I'd check other threads (maybe general?). I've recently been thinking of taking an extended vacation/absence from the US after I graduate and before I start grad school. I've been thinking about possibly applying for the JET program (which has students from other countries teaching their native language [primarily English] in Japanese schools). I have been trying to get as many first-hand opinions from other Americans who have spent an extended time over in Japan on their experiences there. There's a message board for former/current JET participants, but their comments/experiences seem mostly negative/scary (I read on a site by another current JET participant that many of the people on that board don't like their jobs whatsoever, so that probably coloured their responses).
So, any advice/stories/observations on living in Japan as a foreigner would be greatly appreciated. Also, any impressions on how other races are treated their would also be helpful in my decisionmaking (specifically how black people are viewed). Thanks in advance for your advice.
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