Many Brazilians or foreigners have already lived in Japan but had to return to Brazil or their country of origin, for various reasons. And that can impact a great nostalgia for some things that is only possible in Japan.
In this article we will address what those who go from Japan to Brazil miss the most about Japan. Things that usually only exist in that country where they spent most of their lives.
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Missing the Locals of Japan
Cities and Neighborhoods - There are thousands of places we can miss, such as: Tokyo, Kyoto, Akihabara, Osaka, Shibuya, Shinjuko, Hokkaido and Okinawa
Ofuro - Almost all apartments and houses in Japan have a bathtub, is there anything better than that?
Climate - Sometimes a person gets quite used to the cold and snow of Japan, and when returning to the warm and dry climate of Brazil, they may miss the cold and the snow;
japanese toilets extravagant, modern, and intelligent almost everywhere, including public places;
Service and first-class reception in all service sectors in the country, regardless of location and audience;
train stations - Speed and comfort, and access to the whole country with train lines;
- Standardized sidewalks and pothole-free asphalt on the streets;
- Wet towels in restaurants and cafes to clean hands;
- Pay for material purchased at the door, when sent by mail
Missing Japanese Food
Hanbaiki - The automatic machines that sell everything, and are located even in desert places, are greatly missed;
Food - There are countless different varieties of food, sweets, and snacks. It is impossible not to miss something;
Convenience Stores - Who is not going to miss the efficient 24-hour convenience stores where it was possible to buy everything;
Onigiri - Delicious and Cheap Simple Food;
Longing for life in Japan
Security - One of the main reasons why people are returning to Brazil is the lack of security; gone are the days of walking the streets without any worries. Going out at any time with money and cell phones in your pocket without the risk of being robbed or shot.
decent salary - Despite the Japanese minimum wage ranges from 200,000 to 400,000 yen. In addition to being able to buy electronics at a low cost;
Silence - Who doesn't miss that peace, where you can sleep during the day without hearing noise from sounds, cars, etc;
Education - You are going to miss this a lot! a lot! a lot!
Japanese Language - Sometimes you get used to the words: gomen, yoroshiku, daijoubu, Otsukaresama, arigatou, hai, that you end up saying by accident, or missing it;
Take off the shoes - Possibly those who spent many years in Japan miss this;
Have more job opportunities.
There are thousands of things I can name. I couldn't even describe 10% of the possible nostalgia for Japan. Leave a comment on what you missed the most or think you will miss the most when you leave Japan.
