Not to offend but the Japanese outlook on the future just seems so depressing.
I may get pissed at my country but at least the name of you high school is of no importance and you can still make it even if you go to a state college.
One also is free to reinvent themselves at any point in their life.
Stability in having a job for life is generally not expected in the US in fact people will sometimes change their career later in life on purpose.
Still having my dreams is what has kept me from going nuts at some points in my life.

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