Studying in Japan as an Introvert: Is It All Sunshine and Rainbows?

Short Answer: Yes

Kevin Jonathan
6 min readApr 30, 2024
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It has been a long time since I last wrote an article! Long story short, I have been in Japan for almost a month right now while studying in Waseda University. Many people often asked me about my daily life in Japan. Is it worth it to live in Japan? Is it true that Japan is a country embracing solitude? Is Japan a very good country to live in for introverts?

Short Answer: Yes, For All Questions Above

Indeed, Japan is probably the best country for introverts to live in. But, that doesn’t mean Japan is perfect.

As an introvert (maybe), I have my own opinions related to these questions. Do note that I am not a 100% introvert, and probably nobody is too. I don’t have social anxiety either since I like to make new friends whenever and wherever I can.

Let’s see.. When it comes to student life, there are several aspects to consider: Classes, Friendship, Leisure time (or me-time), and daily necessities (such as grabbing something to eat, buying weekly/monthly stuffs, or doing routines).

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Kevin Jonathan

Just a student intricately weaving personal life experience and technology related stuffs, currently navigating the intersections of life.