Hi everyone,
I'm new to this forum so I hope this is not the wrong place for the post.
Well, a while ago I decided that I will attend Japanese Classes in on of the Japanese parter Universities of my University (in Berlin, Germany) for about 12 months starting next year in autumn.
The thing is, I am allowed to choose between Universities in Tokyo and Kyoto . As I have never been to Japan and I don't know so much about the two cities, I wondered if you could help me out.
I am quite interested in concerts and night life and I know Tokyo has more to offer in this respect. At the same time, I have to admit I am abit scared of such a big city (compared to Berlin which can be called metropolis but has only about 3,5 mil inhabitants) and I don't know if Tokyo will maybe be too much for someone who has never been to Japan before?
So, my question is: How international is Kyoto? How's the nightlife over there? Will I be bored staying for a year in Kyoto?
Also, very important for me: I am gay - so I wondered how distinctive the gay culture in Kyoto is and/or if being gay is accepted at all. If there's someone who know's anything about that I'd be happy about any comment.
Thanks so much!
Inopinans
I'm new to this forum so I hope this is not the wrong place for the post.
Well, a while ago I decided that I will attend Japanese Classes in on of the Japanese parter Universities of my University (in Berlin, Germany) for about 12 months starting next year in autumn.
The thing is, I am allowed to choose between Universities in Tokyo and Kyoto . As I have never been to Japan and I don't know so much about the two cities, I wondered if you could help me out.
I am quite interested in concerts and night life and I know Tokyo has more to offer in this respect. At the same time, I have to admit I am abit scared of such a big city (compared to Berlin which can be called metropolis but has only about 3,5 mil inhabitants) and I don't know if Tokyo will maybe be too much for someone who has never been to Japan before?
So, my question is: How international is Kyoto? How's the nightlife over there? Will I be bored staying for a year in Kyoto?
Also, very important for me: I am gay - so I wondered how distinctive the gay culture in Kyoto is and/or if being gay is accepted at all. If there's someone who know's anything about that I'd be happy about any comment.
Thanks so much!
Inopinans