”Japan doesn't really need complex or quota-based immigration laws because foreigners are not super happy to live there forever once they've tried it.” You’re

”Japan doesn't really need complex or quota-based immigration laws because foreigners are not super happy to live there forever once they've tried it.” You’re just making things up now. People are clamoring to get into Japan. It’s one of the safest countries on earth, with one of the highest standards of living. Not to mention inexpensive health care and a surplus of good jobs. I lived there too, and personally saw the people trying to emigrate, from all over the world. And arguing that it used to be different misses the point: they’re becoming more open, and we’re closing off. It’s an indisputable fact. ”The US is different, of course. People like it here once they've arrived. I can't say why, nor do I buy the stereotype that US culture is more open or individualistic.” If you think US culture is any less difficult to adapt to for an immigrant, you’re incredibly naive. It’s always hard. There’s nothing special about the US, except that we’ve been traditionally willing to accept immigrants. That, itself, is changing, and reactionary douchebags are making it a damned sight more scary and less welcoming by trying to protect the “different” way of life from the scary, scary foreigners.