The other day, I found myself complaining about Japan. A lot. It's become more and more apparent that the honeymoon is over.

Every foreigner I know who has spent at least 1 year here has met a similar breaking point. The point at which something snaps, reshaping their view of this great nation. It's not hate or disdain, but more like, seeing it objectively for the first time. And with that new neutrality, you see not only the good that this country has to offer, but also the bad.

In times like these, you have to remind yourself why you came to Japan in the first place. It's easy to get caught up in the negative, but reiterating your reason for being here helps you endure and continue to have a great experience.