Would you rather live in China or Japan?

The one with dirty panty vending machines.

Neither.

Japan, considering China is currently ruled by a power hungry wanna-be dictator.

Japan cause gundam! And lots of nice food

Japan is objectively better.

China's polution is beyond all bearing.

Japan

Japan. I would have vastly more freedom, an uncensored internet, the power of having actual opposition parties that have meaning, and the power to criticize the government without penalties.

The old regime may be gone, parts of capitalism have been implemented - but the communist party is undoubtedly still in control of the nation, with all the problems that causes.

Anime.

'South Korea or Japan' would've been a better matchup

Japan because I’ll have freedom

Seriously?

Japan, quite obviously. My cousin was stationed there for a few years. In my navy tour, I never set foot on it. I would have liked to, though.

China is horrendous.

There is CCTV footage of a toddler being run over repeatedly in China whilst groups of people just walk past looking at her with disinterest. Yup, that actually happened in China. Likely the most awful thing I've ever seen.

If you take someone to hospital you can be liable for their bills so people just pretend not to see you.

Japan.

Defo Japan.

Japan, the only downside is natural disasters IMO.

And possible NK air strikes.

Japan just sounds great in general. I've been watching Abroad in Japan for a while and he's tempting me to become a weeb.

China sucks. I'd prefer not to get black lung by the time I turn 25.

Japan, and it's not close.

@tetsukage:

There is no way the NK air force is a threat to Japan. It is more missile warnings and strikes at this point. South Korea is the one that should really be concerned though.

Chinese guy here who returns to China from Australia annually to visit family, although I do feel at home at China with all my friends and family there and I adore my heritage as well as Chinese culture, Japan is objectively more suitable for me due to my western upbringing and customs, it definitely feels more modernised compared to China which holds onto a lot of dated political and social ideals.

Japan. Specifically akihabara. An otaku's paradise.

Japan

I’m surprised China has even 4% in the poll

I would say China. I think the people there are nicer and more welcoming. Japan seems to me extremely difficult to live.

Japan due to knowing some close people there

Japan easily, video games, cleaner subways, friendlier people and they're not commies.

Japan

@jacdec said:

I'd say its the other way round. Mainlanders are insufferable.

japan.

Japan easily

Japan stomps. Never ever living in a communist state.

Japan since I live there :D

Japan, but I feel like China would be cool to visit.

Japan is cooler and amazing IMO, China's more strict on their policies, but is a great place to visit, But because of my preferences, Im Going with Japan.

Japan

Japan is objectively better to live in, it's not ruled by a dictatorship and isn't overpopulated.

Japan they legit live in the future

I feel like Japan is more open to foreigners.

Population density is twice as high in Japan as in China.

I would rather live in Japan.

Japan. I hope to actually visit there soon

What's next, "Would you rather stick your hand in a hornet's nest, or have a free sandwich?"

@mrmonster: I would rather stick my hand in a hornet's nest (just kidding)

@jacdec: what china is way worse the people in japan are alot nicer

in my opinion i would live in japan

@joshua123456789:

Yes, I don't really know either of them. My daughter did two 6-month language stays in China and she really appreciated the welcome and helpfulness of the locals. I had a much more individualistic idea of Japan. I may be wrong. In any case, my opinion is very much in the minority in the poll.

Japan