Whenever I asked expats living in Tokyo what they think of it here, they almost always say "they love it because you can be or do anything here" even if they seem extremely tired of japanese society or borderline unhappy.
I always accepted the answer but now that I've heard it about a dozen times I was wondering if anyone knows what that means?
It almost feels a bit paradoxical that such a rigid society provides more freedom in a way other countries don't seem to provide as much. I wonder if it has to do with the low cost of living or the fact Tokyoites are very accepting and welcoming of niche interests so long as you fit in society elsewhere
by hyuunnyy