Recording summary · February 2019
Why I don’t miss living in Japan
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Overview
Daniel returned from Japan to England approximately 36 days earlier to visit his hospitalized father and does not miss living in Japan.
Daniel married to obtain a spouse visa to stay with his wife because he did not qualify for a work visa or have funds for a language school visa, rather than to stay in Japan.
Daniel views England as preferable to Japan due to food options, speaking his native language, and staying close to family after losing a parent.
Daniel finds Japanese food unexciting, notes Japanese food is available globally, and only misses fast internet and seeing attractive women in public.
Daniel's obsession with relocating to Japan ceased around age 22, and he regards moving abroad as incapable of resolving personal unhappiness once the honeymoon phase ends.
People generally disregard whether someone lived in Japan, comparable to British creators relocating to Los Angeles.
Daniel reacts to a cat named Mrs. Mimo repeatedly asking to go outside and re-enter.
Themes
Returning to England from Japan and evaluating living conditions in both countries.
Motivations for marriage and obtaining a spouse visa in Japan.
Perspectives on international relocation, personal happiness, and public indifference.
Interactions with the cat Mrs. Mimo.
Developments
Daniel returned to England from Japan approximately 36 days before the recording to visit his hospitalized father.
Daniel's obsession with moving to Japan ended around age 22.
Daniel married to obtain a spouse visa to remain with his wife.
A cat named Mrs. Mimo repeatedly asks to go outside and return inside.