A place I might want to live in

Many countries in Europe are like that too, you'd like Sweden.

I enjoyed living there for a couple of years in the 90s.

I completely agree. Japan is a unique combination of tradition and technology. There, you have to learn harmony: how to respect the past and move forward into the future at the same time. Japan is truly special. Perhaps that is where their strength lies, in their ability to preserve their soul, move...

Don't forget the racism