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Two neko or two tachi can hang out as friends no problem, but a tachi and a neko together?
That would be a date and possibly considered cheating if either person has a significant other. But, this culture does exist, so do not be surprised if it happens to you! It is often said that most sexual minorities are not out in Japan. This was the case for me and seems to be common from my research on Japanese YouTube coming out stories. However, because many are not out, meeting people to date becomes more difficult.
This is one of the reasons why I suggest lesbianspecific apps, bars, and events for meeting other women. I have noticed this myself and had it confirmed by other women here: in America, masculine women are popular; but in Japan, they are not. Of course, everyone has their own preferences, but after speaking with lesbian dating event organizers, it seems that feminine wlw are in the highest demand here. Time and time again I hear that there are too many butch tachi and not enough femme neko to date.
It worked for me! My guess is they will be pleasantly surprised to have someone interested in them. Other than language difficulties, I do not believe you will have any extra difficulty dating due to being a foreigner.
While relationships can start from friendships or in the workplace, the most common ways that two women start dating here are: lesbian apps, lesbian bars, lesbian events, lesbian message boards, or being introduced by a fellow wlw friend. These are all available on the App Store. If you prefer a partner who speaks English or is actively looking to date a foreigner, HER and OkCupid are your better bets.
There are probably more lesbian bars than you think, but not in every prefecture. You can't even do that in the Taipei subway. Nevertheless, in Taipei telephone calls are OK; it's not easy to get used to the fact that it's always noisy in the car - completely opposite of Japan. In contrast, the Taipei subway is lively?
Perhaps you shouldn't eat and drink to keep things clean, but it's a bit hard to avoid drinking even just water over long distances.
In Japan, meanwhile, as long as there is no accident or personal injury or natural disaster, the train will basically come on time - and when it doesn't, they will tell you the cause. Taiwan's local lines are usually delayed and it seems that they often don't mention any reason for the delays. I wish it would improve In contrast to Japan's impeccably punctual trains, this most certainly would come as a shock to many! You have to be prepared to get off as you approach the bus stop.
If you are lingering, the driver will will pass by the bus stop. When you board a bus in Taiwan, sometimes it does not come to a stop at the bus stop itself, and sometimes you have to run and follow it.

And if you don't get ready to exit quickly, you might have to wait for the next stop. However, fares are much cheaper than in Japan, so it might be tough to complain. If you want a kitchen, you have to look for a room with that condition before booking.
In Taiwan, kitchens may not be as much a necessity as the local food culture is thriving and restaurants are cheap. However, considering hygiene or other factors, some people want to cook for themselves. Of course, many such people haven't purchased anything yet.
Also, in Japan, many bookstores around universities have returned after a long absence. I was very surprised, but if you think about it, I didn't have the money to buy books when I was a student, and I was sitting on the floor of a bookstore and reading too While in Japan people indeed browse books and even take them to a table to read, they aren't sitting on the floor.
Such an act is considered very bad manners there. However in Taiwan you can often see such a sight, and clerks do not pay much attention. Because books are products, reading in a bookstore is like eating and drinking. I think that it is actually pretty bad manners as well, but if students without income are doing it to gain knowledge and culture, is it really so bad? It can make you smile. However, adults with income should buy books!
It's the largest station in Taiwan, and the hall on the ground floor has heaps of people sitting on the floor, eating McDonald's or lunch boxes. Imagine, there's no one sitting on the floor of Tokyo Station and snacking.
Plus, the floor of Taipei Station has a black and white checkered pattern; for some reason they are all sitting in black cells instead of white. Too mysterious In recent years, the number of expats from Southeast Asia has increased considerably, so sitting on the floor and eating may be the culture they brought in, but the real reason is not clear. But I guess it would be fine if people didn't bother others. I wanted to try it too. Or if they have a vending machine or sanitary items in some cases near the entrance of the toilet, you can purchase it there. Why don't they put toilet paper in the bathroom?
According to one theory, it is about theft prevention, but how true is it? In Japan, there are so many feminine girls who are made up very well; especially in cities, 'boyish' girls aren't often seen. But in Taiwan, you can often see same-sex couples holding hands - it's completely fine!