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Canadian expat in Japan
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Registration: 11 September 2016
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Maintaining a long distance relationship as an expat in Japan by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Moving to Japan without your significant other can be quite difficult, especially since your partner is an undeniable source of support. This kind of move may require some adjustments from both parties in order to make it a ...
Thanks for your comments. Yes, they were happy times, and I still thank my lucky stars daily for bringing this wonderful man into my life! Read More
Maintaining a long distance relationship as an expat in Japan by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Moving to Japan without your significant other can be quite difficult, especially since your partner is an undeniable source of support. This kind of move may require some adjustments from both parties in order to make it a ...
I was in a long-distance relationship in Japan for 7 years. It’s difficult, but it can be done. The key is communication. When we first met on holiday, my partner was living in the U.K. and I was in Tokyo. We started out as friends and ... Read More
Japanese mother moving from US back to Japan by jadej
Hello! My senior Japanese mother (who is a US citizen) is considering moving back to Japan. She's interested in a senior-living type of facility where she can live independently and have her own room. Can anyone recommend one in Kanagawa-ken ...
Hi there, I completely understand, and it’s no problem at all. I hope she finds a living situation that’s ideal for her. I don’t know what her budget is, but one of my private students has an elderly sister-in-law who recently ... Read More
Japanese mother moving from US back to Japan by jadej
Hello! My senior Japanese mother (who is a US citizen) is considering moving back to Japan. She's interested in a senior-living type of facility where she can live independently and have her own room. Can anyone recommend one in Kanagawa-ken ...
Hello again, Jade, is it? Thank you for your reply. I must admit that I was a bit surprised at your mother’s age, as it seems quite an ambitious move for someone of that age, but I understand how people can feel drawn back to their roots as ... Read More
Japanese mother moving from US back to Japan by jadej
Hello! My senior Japanese mother (who is a US citizen) is considering moving back to Japan. She's interested in a senior-living type of facility where she can live independently and have her own room. Can anyone recommend one in Kanagawa-ken ...
Hello, I saw your post and am just curious as to how old your mother is and whether she might be interested in living in a shared house in Tokyo. I rent a large house in Osaki (16 minutes/one stop to Yokohama) with several rooms. My husband is ... Read More
Remote work from Tokyo by aress31
Hello, I am IT specialist working from home. At the moment I am still living in England, but I plan on relocating to France very soon. I want to make my dream comes true - living in Japan for at least a few months (I previously spent 1 month ...
Hello, have you already moved to Tokyo? If you are still looking for a room in Tokyo, please contact me. Thanks! Read More
Staying in Japan on multiple tourist visas by Charles of Perth
Hi. We're a recently retired couple in early 60's down in Australia. We've been to Japan many times and I lived there when I was a kid for a couple years and worked there in the early 70's (aviation). I speak some Japanese - but ...
Hello again, Charles, With regards to your question about buying a car in Japan, I think it would be difficult if you didn't have residence cards, i.e. longer-stay visas. The other thing is, as far as I know, you are only permitted to buy a ... Read More
Staying in Japan on multiple tourist visas by Charles of Perth
Hi. We're a recently retired couple in early 60's down in Australia. We've been to Japan many times and I lived there when I was a kid for a couple years and worked there in the early 70's (aviation). I speak some Japanese - but ...
Hello Charles, Glad I could be of some help. When you do AirBnB, do you rent full apartments, or do you share with the owners? I'm just curious, because we live in Tokyo and my daughters have gone off to boarding school in Penang, Malaysia, ... Read More
Staying in Japan on multiple tourist visas by Charles of Perth
Hi. We're a recently retired couple in early 60's down in Australia. We've been to Japan many times and I lived there when I was a kid for a couple years and worked there in the early 70's (aviation). I speak some Japanese - but ...
Hello, I have asked a friend who has had the experience of entering Japan on multiple consecutive tourist visas over the years, and this is his reply: About your question on tourist visas--- My approach with borders and immigration guys is to offer ... Read More