Beautiful as European old cities are, I can't say for sure I'd want to live in one, since I haven't lived in one before.
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Most buildings in Japanese cities are less than 50 years old. They constantly rebuild. Can't say the same for Europe.
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Even historical buildings are renovated frequently. Willing to bet that's not Himeji Castle's original wood and plaster.
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Oh, also...I don't say this out of any expectation that people will agree--I'm just venting ire at the "US/Euro" false dichotomy
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Please make the distinctions. I think I know what you mean. Also, describe the ideal.
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this thread gives a sense of what I like in a city or suburb:https://twitter.com/380kmh/status/741361167801720833 …
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Okay. So, you're into trains.
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you bet
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I know what you mean. The pictures don't convey an adequate amount of space or nature for me.
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I don't know about Japan, but in Korea I missed seeing trees and backyards. I also missed having privacy.
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not sure about what Korea is like compared to Japan, but trees and privacy are easy to get--backyards, less so (gardens typical).
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I lived in Seoul. That could be a big part of it.
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