Cops In Japan

As much as I love Japan as a tourist.. it is a different story when it comes to living there.  Generally, I find it ok.. but the fines are tough. .and there are no excuses .. even when it comes to driving a bit faster than usual.  They ticket you.. and make you pay for the fine .. irregardless.. and the fines are like a few hundred dollars.. it was just crazy.

The standard of living in Japan is way more than a lot of things in the West.  A girlfriend still shops at best buy and then carry it with her.. when she leaves for Japan for the next teaching assignment.  So while i would go back for a vacation.. i doubt i would go back and stay in Japan anymore.