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RE: Reasons Why I Love Japan, Vol. 1 - Bizarre Characters and Game Concepts: Ojimon! “Old Man Pokémon”!
Would you recommend Japan as a good place for an ancap to retire to?
Would you recommend Japan as a good place for an ancap to retire to?
That’s an interesting question man. I’m not sure I would recommend it as such or not. It depends on what one’s looking for, I guess.
In many ways, I feel more free here than when I lived in the states. I’m pretty much left alone, and the state isn’t so overtly violent. People are generally polite and respectful, crime is low, and the place is super clean. Cops don’t tend to look for trouble and are the opposite of trigger happy.
Drug laws are extremely strict, so in that sense it’s not a libertarian climate at all. Cannabis possession can land someone up to five years in jail with hard labor.
Like I said though, in other ways it’s more relaxed. There is no real “PC culture” here, and most people truly mind their own business. I can take an open beer with me down the street, or anywhere, take a leak outside without any gasps of “horror” from busybodies, and pretty much just do whatever I want in peace.
Also, my son is unvaccinated, and the state hasn’t given us trouble yet about that.
All that said, the state, when it does swoop into action here is draconian, inflexible, and pretty much merciless in a lot of ways. There are likely much better places, but like I said, it all depends on what one is looking for.
For me, the culture and landscape is a big draw, as well as the rich tradition and also tech/innovation bent of the country as a whole.
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Thanks for a well considered reply.
It sounds quite appealing, based on what you've told me. We're not drug takers, but I enjoy a beer.
The 'being left alone' bit is quite a drawcard.
Are large areas of wilderness locked away from the public like here in Australia, or can somebody just go exploring/fishing, and see where they end up?
In my experience hiking and what not, and the lax nature of the public national parks/spaces, you can pretty much go anywhere. It's really neat, man. It reminds me of the rural train stations here that have people pay on an honor system. Just a little box that says "please pay." Individuals are viewed in many senses as being just that, an individual on his/her own, making their way.
When folks are out fishing or hiking, it is viewed just as a natural thing individuals do, and not as a "suspect activity." Picking mountain veggies, fishing, and hiking are a big part of the culture here, generally speaking.
Japan just made the list :)