@shogunofnewarkjapan: “Why are so many people lonely in Japan? 🇯🇵🤔 Is it the culture… the work life… or something deeper? I’ve been here 6+ years and I still don’t have a clear answer… what do YOU think?” #lonely #japan #japanlife #blackinjapan #lifeinjapan
well I guess everybody has their different opinions on the word lonely
2026-03-26 16:44:21
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Babatunde Lawal :
I believe the main complaint people have is the friendships don't go deeper than surface level
2026-03-27 00:38:13
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thatartismo :
You’re describing superficial relationships. I think you’re missing the low-context communication angle.
2026-05-19 06:43:38
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LaLuna :
I LOVE Japan! I’m an introvert, but I can be out exploring, shopping, etc. and be around people without actually having to interact🖤💜
2026-05-25 15:49:11
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circle_guy87 :
Takes two to tango point being. Effort goes both ways but a lot of it in the Beginning does absolutely fall on you. Gotta put yourself out there. Tons of people who are more than willing to engage here in Japan.
2026-05-03 18:56:07
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Danny Santiago :
good point. I will take it too consideration
2026-04-06 15:18:52
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Nana :
I'm half lonely in Japan. until the end of March I was working 50 hours a week with a 2 hour commute 6 days a week and still was struggling with money. I focused on hobbies bcuz without hobbies making friends is tough. BUT... I'm okay with being half lonely as it's expected when someone says works so much. I am used to it and it's hard to think about being lonely when you're busy haha.
2026-04-02 03:55:39
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KingQueenKemi :
Facts! Never felt lonely 😂 last trip I made more new friends YAYYYYY. You have to make efforts…… people ain’t gonna just walk up to you.
2026-03-27 06:44:11
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Koichi’s food tour :
I’m not either most of the time
2026-04-19 13:58:11
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Jobu Tupapi :
i’m lonely af
2026-03-29 10:38:09
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Nana :
Thanks for the infromation lol
2026-04-06 05:33:22
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Kiki Kanagawa :
im not 🥰. i been here 10 years.... Im happy and love my peace and space. Introvert 🫶🏾
2026-03-29 06:13:14
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Namaste7822 :
Even though I'm a senior, I want to go and visit.
2026-03-27 05:31:49
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TTVKingVegeta x ( Japan ) :
😔 I definitely thought it was like the anime’s. I went outside and did cosplay for my favorite and no one complimented me for how well I dressed up 🤷🏾♂️I thought they would embrace me more here ne …
2026-03-26 15:42:58
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xstreemfishing :
Well said.👍
2026-03-26 19:58:17
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lala.nipi :
いつだって友達になる準備は出来てる!Google翻訳があれば問題ない😂
2026-06-14 12:36:46
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Jack’s Melancholy :
this
2026-03-26 23:41:44
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Yousef :
I 100% agree. During my 2 weeks in Japan I realized that the whole idea of people in Japan wanting to be isolated from others is wrong because yes they might be shy to start a conversation but as soon as you break the wall and start a conversation they’re more than happy to communicate. I don’t even speak Japanese but I made so many friends there and I even learned some Japanese words and slangs 😂
2026-05-12 03:03:03
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Mari<3🐼 :
I think in my situation I made plenty of friends at my study abroad uni and traveling but it’s the level of friendship it’s harder to truly be close to people in Tokyo while the are so busy and lifestyle is just different. Even tho we were friends ideally it never felt like it deep down. I never felt traditional lonely but in a sense of closeness plus language barrier I’m only N4 so they treated me and said i basically couldn’t speak Japanese it made me feel a certain type of way but I did have friends I genuinely felt close with but they were in Nagoya.
2026-03-31 17:07:23
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✨STAR✨ :
Did u move to Japan alone? just curious
2026-03-29 01:11:25
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日本素晴らしいですね :
Do you enjoy living in Japan? That’s you looking for life style? Do you want live in Japan over life?
If one day you leave japan,that’s life experience can help you moving to more better life?
2026-04-29 20:05:11
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whartonrigby :
Most folk in Japan make their close friends in school. Never been lonely. Been here for 20 years.
2026-03-29 11:30:36
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anyshitcando :
every girl there is so cute
2026-03-26 15:19:06
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MentalWarrior :
When I was in Japan, the only thing that I was missing about America was my family and friends. I just wanted them there with me but from what I’ve heard the Work culture is bad there but you know what it’s bad in USA too sure I’m making American money but it’s not affording me a house
2026-03-28 14:07:35
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TT 2 :
I think many people are not out going.
2026-03-26 15:42:50
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