Spent a few days in Asahikawa up north in Hokkaido... was thinking maybe this (2nd biggest city in Hokkaido, next to Sapporo) could be a town to retire in.. i thought quiet, smaller, near mountains and snow and cheaper.
But alas.. I walked around the town.. and felt it was so dead. I guess its tough to have it all. If you want action, u need to be near bigger cities or more urban zones. I'd compare it to Tokyo.. its got it all but it is packed and expensive. Palo Alto, its not as packed but its got action and its also super expensive...
Hmmm and by action I don't mean drugs, sex, sluts .. I just mean there is a vibe and energy and people about.
Guess first thing is to decide what one needs in retirement days....
Prior to that, how much $ do we need to retire ???
But alas.. I walked around the town.. and felt it was so dead. I guess its tough to have it all. If you want action, u need to be near bigger cities or more urban zones. I'd compare it to Tokyo.. its got it all but it is packed and expensive. Palo Alto, its not as packed but its got action and its also super expensive...
Hmmm and by action I don't mean drugs, sex, sluts .. I just mean there is a vibe and energy and people about.
Guess first thing is to decide what one needs in retirement days....
Prior to that, how much $ do we need to retire ???
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