<p>I don’t go to UCI, but I did live in the city itself for 13 years starting from when I was 11. I don’t know what it’s like in that particular area around UCI, but the area I lived in was almost always dead quiet at night. Irvine in general isn’t a very social city. If you want to experience good night life, it’s best to go to another city. </p>
<p>Also, no matter which UC you go to, there will always be more Chinese and maybe Korean than Japanese. Even here at UCD, there isn’t a vastly huge number of Japanese students in comparison to Chinese or Korean students. I recommend trying out for the Jodaiko club if you choose to attend UCI. They’re a Japanese taiko drumming group and I don’t think you need any experience to join. I’ve seen their performances many times when I used to be in community college. </p>