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But when you take civil rights and liberties for granted, it only results in political and social instability. Tourists would be discouraged from visiting and the economy would be adversely affected.
Well it's not like the tourism of France has ever declined or anything,of course strikes would hurt tourism,but in long terms,what an country has to offer triumphs occasional instability,the location also plays a big part.France is still BY FAR the superpower in terms of tourism,it attracts most tourists from all over the world since like day 1,I don't think their strikes have ever affected anything significant.
However,Japan,while also has a lot to offer,has never been a great power in tourism,which is kind of confusing to me tbqh.
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Japan might be prone to earthquakes and tsunamis but their sense of solidarity, unity and civilized behaviour as shown in the March 2011 disaster would definitely allow them to overcome most odds.
If I were Japanese,I'd be concerned about the earthquakes as well,but generally speaking,in most other countries,there are FAR WORSE stuff to deal with than natural disasters.So Japan is still pretty damn good imo.
Because there are a lot of pressure and expectations in Japanese society.
France is much slower than Japan in pace. Japanese also work long hours and bosses are mean.
Or because Japan is prone to serious earthquakes and tsunamis.
Older generations of powers are often racist, the legacy of colonial past. Japan in particular, had a very bad record of treating other people in the Second World War, and hate the Allies for winning the war.
Many non-Japanese people also think Japanese pornography is quite crazy.
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I was going to say that Japanese, particularly older generations, can be insular and prejudiced against other ethnic groups... then I remembered how the far right wing politicians are succeeding in France these days, so I guess I won't fault Japan after all. It would be a difficult place to be a woman, though. Japanese culture isn't accustomed to career women. So for career I would say France. Entertainment... culture... lifestyle... Tokyo and Paris are competitive on all counts. It's easier to relax in Paris, however, while in Tokyo you're always in the middle of a crowd wherever you go. Japan has some lovely places, but France's countryside is more vast and varied. Japan gets points for its school system and healthier food and lifestyle. But overall, as a Westerner, I feel more of an affinity for France.
Plus I know passably fluent French. Japanese, not so much...
Japan - beautiful, clean, a nightlife that never gets boring, courteous and friendly people. Bonus points: don't have to deal with any anti-American snickering. Extra bonus points: approximation to other Asian countries.
If safety, it would be 100% Japan. Very safe mostly.
A good place to live for a short time.
Besides that, politically Japans going too far, and also i lived
In Japan for 1 1/2 year, so i would choose France
I voted Japan....the French are not very friendly.
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