Voice of Ms. C, a Filipino woman

I first came to Japan in the 1990s. Although I was sad to leave my family, I decided to go and earn money to help them out as they were struggling with poverty.

I have been married to my Filipino husband for 18 years, and we have two children born in Japan, currently in the second year of junior high school and the fifth year of elementary school.

Japan is very lively and there are so many things to see, I was overwhelmed from the first impression. I think it is a wonderful country.

If you want to live in Japan for many years, you have to adapt to the Japanese way of life, which is not easy. For example, in addition to getting used to the food culture, you also need to study the Japanese language.

I have had many experiences while living in Japan, both good and bad, and it is these experiences that have shaped me into who I am today.Everyone, believe in yourself and do your best.