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> that even includes the older generations. I've personally found the older people to be the most friendly. That was one of the biggest surprises. Not sure ho

> that even includes the older generations. I've personally found the older people to be the most friendly. That was one of the biggest surprises. Not sure how much of that is older people just being happier in general. This could totally be biased as the older people I interact with are either in a service role, or a wealthier traveler, which may be more friendly than the general population. It's refreshing to see other foreigners not feel bitter about Japan. The subreddit of foreigners in Japan feels like a cesspool of people with this dogmatic view that Japan isn't like their home country

tjpnz 5y ago
>Not sure how much of that is older people just being happier in general. That's the vibe I've been getting which did come as a surprise. I think the movies I watched (both Hollywood and Japanese) do a disservice to them - especially the ojiisan's.
spike021 5y ago
It's been a mix for me. One time I accidentally lost my paper ticket for the metro before I had gotten a Suica, and an older gentleman hanging out with friends near the ticket gates went and bought a new ticket outside for me to put into the reader so it'd let me out. On the other hand, I've met a plethora of young people who've become friends I meet and stay in touch with.
- alephnan 5y ago
  You can be friends with old people too :p
  - spike021 5y ago
    Heh, fair enough! Can't say that opportunity has quite presented itself yet but one of these days I'm sure it'll happen. Honestly the funniest experience I had with culture clash was one day at a hotel I stayed at in Takasaki. I got in an elevator occupied by a young family. As soon as I walked in, the little girl, maybe 6 or 7 years old, just dropped her mouth open, completely gaping at me the whole time we rode the elevator. Probably not too surprising, assuming they're from Gunma or a similar prefecture that doesn't see as many foreigners.

tjpnz 5y ago

>Not sure how much of that is older people just being happier in general. That's the vibe I've been getting which did come as a surprise. I think the movies I watched (both Hollywood and Japanese) do a disservice to them - especially the ojiisan's.

spike021 5y ago

It's been a mix for me. One time I accidentally lost my paper ticket for the metro before I had gotten a Suica, and an older gentleman hanging out with friends near the ticket gates went and bought a new ticket outside for me to put into the reader so it'd let me out. On the other hand, I've met a plethora of young people who've become friends I meet and stay in touch with.

alephnan 5y ago
You can be friends with old people too :p
- spike021 5y ago
  Heh, fair enough! Can't say that opportunity has quite presented itself yet but one of these days I'm sure it'll happen. Honestly the funniest experience I had with culture clash was one day at a hotel I stayed at in Takasaki. I got in an elevator occupied by a young family. As soon as I walked in, the little girl, maybe 6 or 7 years old, just dropped her mouth open, completely gaping at me the whole time we rode the elevator. Probably not too surprising, assuming they're from Gunma or a similar prefecture that doesn't see as many foreigners.