I want to help you have a great relationship with your Japanese girlfriend by following some tips. It is not easy dealing with some of the cultural differences and I have read things on the internet where the "gaijin" man had no idea what he did to deserve the breakup.
To understand Japanese women, one must know the cultural norms of Japan. Japan is a collectivist country, where people are not allowed to complain. Japanese don't generally complain until they just can't take it anymore, I have experienced this in my relationship. One has to read between the lines as arguing is considered more rude than ignoring the problem, so be sure to pick up on subtleties before it's too late!
Keep in mind, there is a higher degree of etiquette that is to be expected from you. Did you know that a big pet peeve of Japanese people is eating on a train? That drove my girlfriend absolutely crazy! Things that you don't even think about can be seen as disrespectful here, so try to mind your manners. Here is a helpful modern guide on Japanese Etiquette.
Good luck, and good life with your (future?) Japanese Girlfriend!
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