Benson92

Being in Japan and having a Japanese Girlfriend, I've brought it up a few times.
Pro tip - Don't bring it up. Nationalism is in the education system. Even internationally conscious citizens are still very defensive of their countries decisions. (No different to any country really)

As someone living in Japan currently on the JET programme, I find myself in a school with a high level of English. Combined with JET friends, English speaking colleagues and the joys of the internet I find myself in an English speaking bubble.

As such, I find it difficult to escape and seek Japanese only friends. What are some of the things you did to force yourself into learning Japanese and escaping the bubble?

TL;DR How did you make Japanese friends?