Recording summary · November 2020
why I miss living in Japan [21wY1VSYLLI]
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Overview
Nearly a year after leaving Japan following a two-year stay, Daniel regards it as the best country he has lived in, emphasizing personal safety, public consideration, and comfort when walking alone compared to residing near Rotterdam.
Daniel contrasts Japan's affordable rental housing and vibrant city entertainment, including karaoke and arcades, with European accommodations, while linking differences in societal behavior and lower male aggression to soy consumption and testosterone levels.
Daniel values Japanese customer service for alleviating store anxiety, appreciates Japanese cuisine and convenience stores, and offers satirical critique of expensive fugu dining before being interrupted by a parcel delivery.
Frustration arises over recurring package delivery mix-ups between Daniel's home and a neighbor's address despite clearly posted house numbers.
Themes
Personal safety, public consideration, and comfort when walking alone in Japan compared to Rotterdam.
Daniel's theory linking dietary soy consumption, testosterone levels, and male social behavior.
Affordable rental housing options in Japan contrasted with European apartment availability and prices.
Urban entertainment options such as karaoke and large game arcades in Japanese cities.
Quality of customer service in retail stores and feelings of comfort versus store anxiety.
Appreciation of Japanese food, raw fish, convenience stores, and satirical remarks regarding fugu dining.
Frequent delivery errors involving parcels being delivered to the incorrect neighbor despite visible house numbers.
Developments
Daniel left Japan around January after living there for two years.
A man accused Daniel of throwing stones at a car and attacked him on the street at 6 PM on his first day moving to the outskirts of Rotterdam.
A man knocked on Daniel's door delivering a package.
Uncertainties & gaps
Daniel speculates that Japanese men may have lower testosterone levels due to consuming soy products.