> non-Japanese ghetto... Yes, they do. It's called Shibuya / Shinjuku, lol I'd say if you have a partner who's Japanese, and you're lazy af, you don't need to

> non-Japanese ghetto... Yes, they do. It's called Shibuya / Shinjuku, lol I'd say if you have a partner who's Japanese, and you're lazy af, you don't need to learn the language. Most foreigners I've met in Tokyo stick to their groups as well and usually end up complaining about Japan and the bureaucracy (mostly because they can't read or write to save their lives). > Have things changed since then? I think the biggest change is the Japanese opting to use more ひらがな（hiragana）/ カタカナ (katakana) in the news, signs, and every day messages (subtitles / ふりがな [furigana]). This is highly welcomed in my opinion. I think it's the right way to teach all people how to read. I must say though, companies like HENNGE is quite special, and I root for more companies that try to welcome changes. Although there are only a handful of foreigners in my current employment (including myself), we try to slowly include English in our stand-ups / other small-informal meetings.