In Japan, hospital rooms are typically shared with six, four, or two patients, unless you choose a private room (extra cost required).
If you get a bed by the window, you're lucky! But if you're in the middle or on the aisle side, you might not be able to see outside.

An Australian friend once told me he never really liked the loud, New Year's Eve parties. Then, he spent New Year's Eve in Nara, Japan. It was completely silent—until midnight.

For international married couples, "where to live" is a major question—one that always lingers. Kids, housing, jobs, finances, aging... and so much more need to be considered!