> Japan was the least friendly and I would probably never live there for a long stretch of time. This. Whenever I hear a young Black person saying they want to

> Japan was the least friendly and I would probably never live there for a long stretch of time. This. Whenever I hear a young Black person saying they want to move or visit Japan, I say one thing: "Don't. Go to Korea instead." Japan is just not a friendly place. Yes, people will be polite and kind -- but friendly...hmm...This is coming from a long time resident. I met more long term close friends in 1 year in Korea than 10 in Japan. I'm talking people that I consider family. Of all the countries I have visited, Korea has been the most warm, welcoming, and overall fun. When I hear my White friends discuss their experiences in Japan, it literally feels like they are describing a different country. I tell them sometimes: "We live in very different Japans." Haven't been to Vietnam, yet. But I have heard good things.