Moving to Tokyo Soon - how much cash do I need to bring to start in Japan for...
hi, i am new here. we are a family of 3 (1 child) and we will be moving to Tokyo soon under work visa. Since we don't have a local bank account and we figure it may takes time before opening one in...
View ArticleUS Social Security and Direct Deposit to a Japanese Bank?
Is anyone out there using direct deposit to have monthly US Social Security payments wired to a Japanese bank account? The information for the direct deposit sign-up form (SSA-1199) makes it sound like...
View ArticleLooking for someone to buy japanese products and ship them to me in uk
Hi guys I'm looking for someone to ship Japanese products to me in the UK. Hope to hear from someone soon.
View ArticleLooking to set up in Japan
Coming in May to Japan. Keen to see if I can buy second hand fridge, other electrical goods. If anybody is leaving and wants to sell things, please reach out to me.
View ArticlePossibly heading back to Japan
Am new to the Japan forum and wondering how active this is, if there are other forums people use, etc. Just starting to get re-familiarized with recent life in Japan as I may be returning after having...
View ArticleGetting spousal visa, associated questions
Just having issues getting information on this, going to try to phone immigration tomorrow, but up until now a lot of the answers I have been getting from the calls i've made to the embassy and other...
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Playing football (soccer) in Japan
Hello, I am Spanish, moving to Japan Next year, probable Osaka or Kobe but not decided yet. I am 50 and like playing football (11, 7 or 5 VS 5) for fun. Amy suggestion about how I can find Games to...
View Articlemoving to japan
Hello, am looking to move to japan in the next few years and need some guidance please. what are the procedures involved, how much the cost of living is(rent plus all amenities) in each of the 47...
View ArticleMoving to Japan, need suggestions on relocation companies
I lived in Japan years ago and will be moving back there from the US. When I moved there I had a relo package, but it was a long time ago and I don't remember the company who did the relo. I need to...
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Bringing my gf to Japan during Covid
Hi all, I was wondering if anyone has had any luck bringing their girlfriends/boyfriends over to Japan during the "no tourism" period? Any loopholes, tips or suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks in...
View ArticleMix race/gay couple wants to move to japan
I'm white British and my husband is Vietnamese Asian. We both live in the UK at the moment, I'm about to complete my masters in genetics and he is an accountant. I've always wanted to move abroad and...
View ArticleTokyo 1 Bedroom apartment or condo to rent
Hi. I got offer and will move to Tokyo. Its my first time in Japan and searched online for some housing. I want to rent a 1 bedroom apartment or condo around Binkyo-ku area , or any good commute areas...
View ArticleMoving to Niigata (Japan): Any house-hunting advice?
I am moving to Niigata next month to work at the Niigata University. The search for housing looks a bit confusing. Any advice on house-hunting? On one hand side, there are images of really nice...
View ArticleHow to declined a signed job offer letter and is it Tokyo better for work...
Hi. I got job offer from Tokyo, Japan ,and signed the offer letter. The salary is 9.5 Millions Yen per year. The company is a Japanese local start up. They were very honest and said that the current...
View ArticleDomain name on offer JapanTokyo. xyz
Hi there, I recently put my domain name JapanTokyo. xyz up for sale. This is the only domain of its kind representing the capital of Japan. This is ideal for a travel blog, ecommerce website or any...
View ArticleStarting a new life in Japan?
Hello everyone! It's really great to be amongst you all. This post will basically be seeking information on how to 'start a new life in Japan'. Some background information: I am a 37 year old former...
View ArticleLong Time Japan Expat
Hello all, I'm a US citizen who has been living in Japan for about 30 years - first came here in the 70's and took a while to prepare for a career here. I'm looking to start a US based business...
View ArticleHyogo/Kansai: Let's Play Dungeons and Dragons!!!
I desperately want to play some DnD but I can't get anyone in my current social circle to play with me! Anyone else in or around the Hyogo area down to play? I can DM if no one else wants to!! New...
View ArticleGo to live to Japan next year
Hi! I’m from Spain, but there is few information about getting the visa in Spanish websites. I have been investigating, and I think the best I can do is to be an English/Spanish teacher. Do you know...
View ArticleUK Limited Company with sub-contract in Japan - COE issues
Hi guys, i was sent here by a friend who received great guidance and advice for his spouse visa and suggested I make a post relating to my situation, so here it goes. Im employed by my own limited...
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