<p>So as the title says, I am planning on studying in either country for one year, or two semesters.</p>
<p>For China I could either go to Shanghai or Beijing, while in Japan I can go to Tokyo.
Right now I am a senior in highschool, so who knows, I could want to go somewhere else. However, as of now I am pretty interested in Japan. I like the crowded streets, the lights, the night life, and the atmosphere. Tokyo is a very unique city, is is by far one of the most popular cities in the world. I like their culture, the style, and h-ell, I loved dragon ball Z and gundam, which was my childhood. The business aspects there are good too; its the fourth biggest exporter of goods to America (or something around there). In the future, I could see it being a major economic player.</p>
<p>However, I am also thinking ahead, and learning Chinese seems like a smart idea. I might minor in either Japanese and/or Chinese because both are becoming economic powerhouses, exceeding the USA in the years to come. China, especially the business style of Beijing, seems like a good choice, but I also have no idea about the Chinese culture or anything similar. Shanghai on the other hand is more western I heard, so it might be better. In my opinion, both are not as socially popular as, say, Tokyo.</p>
<p>In your opinion, which one is better? Is it possible to study both languages in college while majoring in engineering/business? I am a white Italian (Italian parents) Male, so I would be considered a "gaijin" in both places. Italy was a choice too, but I will see in the next three years.</p>
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