Ah man, it sucks that you didn't even get the chance to show them your skills, Lady Door.
But you can try again next year if you're still interested.
If it makes you feel any better, living in Japan isn't the 'one huge party' as is advertised. It can be really boring and stifling at times. I mean, why -else- would I spend so much time on this website? >.>
-Djinn