1. What first brought you to Japan? I came to escape from the toxic atmosphere of post-9/11 New York/America. It was literally driving me loco. I had a great time and decided to come live here for a spell. That spell has extended into a decade and, ironically, I still wound up going loco.
2. What’s keeping you here? Once Japan gets its hooks in you, it’s really difficult to get un-hooked. But the most appealing features are the food, the safety, the convenience, the friends I have made and life I have built here.
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