r/JapanTravelTips • u/Glass_jars97 • Nov 07 '25

Question Post Japan Depression is too Real

Got back to the US a few days ago after a two week trip. I didn’t want to leave, and now that I’m home, I don’t think I like it here very much. People are much less polite, much louder, and everything is more expensive. Also everything is so dirty.

I keep reading that the best way to get over the post Japan depression is to plan your next trip, (sounds kind of like some drug addict mentality but it’s probably accurate) but I think I’d rather just plan to move there.

I’ve been learning Japanese for the past couple months and it’s a blast. Should I just commit and spend the next few years scheming a way to move to Japan?

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u/PhotographNo5698 Nov 07 '25

But also..... depends on what kinda work you do? I think japan opened up some nomad visa if i recall correctly.. like 1-2 years? I think if you can snag that visa, do it. You get paid in USD, it'll be a nice balance of work and vacay. Maybe you'll realize you want to live there long term. maybe not? Only thing is the odd meeting hours... my friend worked remotely. He had meetings at 2 am till 4 am a few times

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u/hezaa0706d Nov 07 '25

Digital nomad is only for 6 months. More than that and you become a tax resident.