u/Umamikawaii

I just moved to Okinawa. I married a Japanese woman 25 years ago and lived in Japan at that time for 2 years. Towards the end of my first time in Japan I ended up feeling resentful of society because people wanted to know me because I spoke English. As a result I felt lonely.

I am wondering how long term residents stay here and remain content. I think Japanese culture is interesting and the food is great. What do long term residents do to remain sane?

My wife and I are researching buying a home. We found old house (28years) which is in a great quiet neighborhood. We have contacted a contractor to make adjustments and solve certain problems. For example the exterior needs to be repainted. There are no cracks or spalling. For those long term residents who bought homes. How have old homes aged in this harsh climate? Do you think buying an old home is foolish? I appreciate any honest feedback.

I have seen lots of Japanese washing the exterior walls of their homes and taking cars for car wash. I think they do this to prevent corrosion. Do you think this is a good practice?

In the Midwest salt on the roads would destroy car exterior. I’m curious

I have moved to Okinawa. We got new iPhones due to the internet network here. This was frustrating. We now have 4 iPhones (model 15) that we are not going to use. Do people buy American iPhones in Okinawa?

I am American and just relocated to Okinawa. I am not military. My kids need laptops. Where would you go to buy a laptop at a good price?

My Japanese wife has a job in Okinawa and she is a Japanese citizen. We have two kids and they are Japanese and American. I am getting a spousal visa soon.

I worked as a special ed teacher and taught English as a foreign language in Japan 20 years ago.

I want to work in Okinawa. Considering I will have a spousal visa soon can I get a job on a military base? I am American.

America is about to consuming no doubt. I just think consumption is the pinnacle of our culture now. What are your thoughts?

I have been having a tough time as my family is in Japan and I’m working in Seattle. I miss my family something fierce. I think Mr. Cash as an American treasure and a spokesman for the working class. His words encourage me.

What artist in your mind speak to working class people?

I am in the midst of a major life reboot. I sold my house and got rid of 90% of what I own and am moving to Okinawa. It feels so good to have less. Really quite extraordinary. I recommend doing this

I listened to Nothjngs Schockjng what a great album and the album has the obligatory ballad with lots of soaring guitars. This band rocks. Any other fans out there? I really like Le the song Ted just admit it. This is about Ted Bundy the notorious murder in Seattle

I think people will cut back on discretionary spending. People will eat out less. Bring their lunch to work. Take the bus. This does not help the economy. Now if we had a giant earthquake that would help the economy.

What spending have you cut back on with prices being as they are?

I want to scuba dive. I was certified 20 years ago and want take lessons and get back into the sport. Are there a lot of scuba shops? is it affordable to buy scuba equipment?

Listening to an album by the band above. Musical genius.All musicians stars in their own right. What great songs. I wish current musicians could be their egos aside and come out with music like The Traveling Willbury’s.

F Trump. More love less greed

This is a really cool Scottish punk band. I really like the female singer. I think punk music is witty and clever in ways the other genres are not. Punk has this energy or pace that drives the music. I really like the song “Glad all over.”

I am aware that I tend to return to music I know pretty well. I tend to stay in classic rock and music from the 90’s

I have been listening to the playlists that Apple generates from my listening history. I think they are good because it pushes me out of my narrow band of music.

Apple Music subscribers do you like those playlists?

I was listening to ones labeled Country music from the 70’s. And Country music from the 60’s. Those were great playlists.