"John W." <worthj1970@gmail.com> wrote in message 
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On Jun 23, 10:52 am, "Marvel" <g...@justfres.com> wrote:
> "John W." <worthj1...@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> On Jun 22, 11:18 am, "Marvel" <g...@justfres.com> wrote:> > In the 
> opinions of the esteemed folks here (and Declan), what do you
> > > consider the best place to live in Japan and why?
>
> > I like Wakayama bc it is mostly locals, it is rare that I see outsiders.
>
> >I'm in some travel forums and routinely advise people to go to
> >Wakayama. I don't think anyone ever follows the advice, but it's one
> >of Kansai's best-kept secrets.
>
> >John W.
>
> We have just let the cat out of the bag.
>
>I think it's a place that 2nd or 3rd time visitors to Japan will
>naturally look at. The problem is it's not easy to get to many of
>Wakayama's best places, especially for an inexperienced, non-Japanese
>speaking tourist that thinks a trip to Himeji is too difficult and out
>of the way.
>
>John W.
>
Keyword... non-Japanese speaking....That is one the reasons I like it so 
much.

The areas that have been overrun by outsiders are pretty much done.

I would not want to live in Tokyo or Okinawa for that reason.
That is biased by the outsiders I have met in and around Wakayama, and 
Osaka.
They seem  "smug in their omnipotence"

I have a favorite bar\poolhall I go to in Uchita,  nobody speaks Engrish and 
everybody is so cool.

I would hate to see it overrun by gaijin.
OTOH it might be good  for their business.

I guess it's kind of selfish to try and keep it all for myself.