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You’re in Japan and you’re looking to start dating Japanese women. Here is some unsolicited advice on getting the right one.

1. She has been to your country for a period of over 2 months and liked it.

2. She can understand English to a fairly high degree compared to most Japanese and she doesn’t say, “How do you do?” everytime she sees you.

3. She is liked by the people around her. If your waiter flinches when she orders because of her lack of manners, take note that she might not be a people person.

4. She is more interested in you than taking cell phone calls or answering txts, but not so interested that she gives you the crazy “I want to wear your skin” look. 

5. She is at least somewhat interested in her own culture. Most of you came to Japan to learn about a new culture and experience new things, not just a rehashing of western culture.

6. She is not a workaholic. Most Japanese people live and breathe work. It’s a tough one, but I’m sure there are some out there.

7.  Most important of all she likes you for you. Many girls in Japan are out to get a free English lesson from unsuspecting boys and girls. I came across a few in my time in Japan.