Recording summary · June 2022
My Obsession with Japanese Women is OVER
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Overview
Despite discussions in 2022 regarding Japan reopening to tourists, Daniel has lost interest in visiting or living there, having shifted priorities toward staying in England due to language familiarity, absence of visa obstacles, high travel costs, boredom, and past dissatisfaction.
Daniel's previous focus on dating Japanese women has waned after past relationships, marriage, divorce, contracting chlamydia, and experiencing communication and cultural disconnects compared to earlier anime-inspired expectations.
Daniel is focusing on personal development, acquiring new skills, taking driving lessons, and adopting a persevering mindset toward difficult challenges influenced by playing Elden Ring.
Themes
Anticipated reopening of Japan to tourism in summer 2022 and diminished interest in visiting.
Reevaluation of living in England versus Japan, including visa matters and cultural availability.
Past relationships, marriage, divorce, health outcomes, and shifted views on dating Japanese women.
Pursuit of driving lessons and mastering manual transmission clutch operation.
Embracing challenges and skill acquisition influenced by playing Elden Ring to prevent boredom.
Developments
Daniel passed level 2 of the JLPT and nearly passed level 1.
Daniel married a Japanese woman and later divorced.
Daniel contracted chlamydia during past travels to Japan.
Daniel completed approximately 12 hours of driving lessons across six sessions.
Daniel managed a manual clutch on an uphill drive in traffic without stalling.