Every so often, I meet a select category of ex-pats whose understanding of the Japanese culture, history, and people is extensive and in-depth that their experience here becomes more profound. Eric Hamilton majored in Japanese at UC Davis, so in a couple of months of Japanese immersion, all the dots began to connect, and his language ability took off. We shared our takes about the unique qualities of Japan and how this society works. Some only scratch the surface of the Japan experience as an ex-pat because there is no significant downside to being the “outsider” here. By ingratiating himself to Japan, a whole new world opened for Eric, and the benefits abound as he continues the journey.

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