Steven, if you saw some of the posts from the $7000 question series, you might find yourself in your shallow grave of despair, but fear not. You can create magic if you just do it. I myself haven't jumped over to the digital rangefinder for some of those same doubtful feelings, but if I had, I would just move forward and use the tool at hand to create a different genre of work.
I recall my first digital camera and not liking it but it helped me to be a better photographer. As you are in Sapporo, just photograph the hell out of your town. The only person for the worst is your lab and your film seller.