Thanks for the warning, might stop by there afte rwork tomorrow.
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Thanks for the warning, might stop by there afte rwork tomorrow.
Four Bowie inspired works are there. They are rad.
I'm an expert
Formerly worldrevolution. The only reason I am nice to anyone else is to avoid being banned.
I'm talking buying new or building, no one of my rank rents used. I wouldn't expect you to retrofit your place, just knock it down and rebuild. I'm going to have to start building this summer.
Mailenstein
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I would love to see some pictures of the inside and outside of what you have now.
A friend of mine working at a large firm in Aichi has told me his company is looking for a new translator to start in May at their office in Kakamigahara, Gifu. This job is very secure (defense clearance) and the translator will be trained, so having no experience is okay (experienced translators are also welcome to apply).
He describes the job as ideal for someone looking to settle down into a career of translation. The pay is good, normal holidays and moving costs can be negotiated for those living at a distance. Standard 9 to 6, but they also have flexi-time.
Required skills: Native English, Fluent Japanese (JLPTn1 or equivalent).
Education: Bachelors Degree minimum.
Desired skills: Trados, Acrobat and Office skills. Programming, networking and PC troubleshooting skills are a plus.
If anyone is interested, please send a PM and I will put you in touch with him for more information.
Thank you!
He describes the job as ideal for someone looking to settle down into a career of translation. The pay is good, normal holidays and moving costs can be negotiated for those living at a distance. Standard 9 to 6, but they also have flexi-time.
Required skills: Native English, Fluent Japanese (JLPTn1 or equivalent).
Education: Bachelors Degree minimum.
Desired skills: Trados, Acrobat and Office skills. Programming, networking and PC troubleshooting skills are a plus.
If anyone is interested, please send a PM and I will put you in touch with him for more information.
Thank you!
Are there any local archaeology publications in Japan? Or some other science? Recently I became interested in reading these kind of things in their respective languages and even though it will be a while until I can read even decently I am really interested in this sort of thing.
Go to Salsita or Fonda de la Madrugada for the real deal.
That wasn't the point of my post/not my question - I already have favorite restaurants for authentic Mexican.
Madurugada is pretty great, I agree! Never tried Salsita though.
This might be kinda frowned upon, but I really like El Torito in Shinjuku.
There's one I went to a few years ago, probably one of the best I've been to, unfortunately I don't remember the name or where it was located (too much tequila). I'll dig through my photos later to see if I can find it. :3
Arrived in Kyoto at my apartment yesterday morning. Was absolutely miserable the entire day since I got no sleep, had no food to eat (strict gym diet, thinking now I should have just eaten even if it wasn't super healthy), and had a runny noise and sore eyes from 花粉症.
But today was much better! Can't believe the local conbini and drug stores sell alcohol. That was a surprise. Also damn, even packaged doughnuts in the sweets section exist. It seems that Japan manages to pretty much pack anything in a wrapper.
Really liking it so far though. Kinda sad that I couldn't find rolled oats anywhere no matter how much I looked. I just ordered them from Amazon.jp since it's my staple breakfast.
But today was much better! Can't believe the local conbini and drug stores sell alcohol. That was a surprise. Also damn, even packaged doughnuts in the sweets section exist. It seems that Japan manages to pretty much pack anything in a wrapper.
Really liking it so far though. Kinda sad that I couldn't find rolled oats anywhere no matter how much I looked. I just ordered them from Amazon.jp since it's my staple breakfast.
Sakura
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You can even go to the movie theatre and get beer!
Maybe that is normal in some places but I was surprised the first time I saw it lol
None of the variety of Tokyo, none of the charm and character of other smaller major cities in Japan (Osaka, Fukuoka, etc). It's just...there.
It's pretty bland. The best thing on the menu is the fajita queasdilla, get it with chicken and hot sauce
This is a REALLY accurate description. Nothing to do there that you can't do (and have more fun doing) in another city. Most of my friends who live there want to get the hell out.
Hey all. Wasn't sure whether to put this in this or the travel thread, but I'm headed to Tokyo on Wednesday for a 4 month long semester abroad. Getting excited, but have done very little packing as I've been caught up with work.
Long story short... do you guys have any suggestions for me? Any must-have items? Apps? Clothes? Gifts to bring to my host family? Just trying to get a handle on the most important things before I really start my packing.
If this is better suited in the travel thread let me know.
Long story short... do you guys have any suggestions for me? Any must-have items? Apps? Clothes? Gifts to bring to my host family? Just trying to get a handle on the most important things before I really start my packing.
If this is better suited in the travel thread let me know.
Apps? Navitime, Google Maps, Line, weathernews.
Gifts? Food from wherever you are.
Nagoya isn't that bad - I've lived here for a long time (with a decent chunk living in a ward of Nagoya), but I now live a bit north and will be building a house in nearby Tajimi city.
Nagoya is a small dose of everything else the big cities offer. It is smaller, after all. It has all the main outlets you would expect, but also totes a slight "country" style in terms of the atmosphere here. I prefer it over Tokyo where I lived for years when I was a student.
@Sprsk - Haven't got much to offer in terms of house building/buying tips but my wife and I are looking at justnoie.com to build our place soon. Going with smaller companies seems to be the best bet so far (from our research and consultations).
You can get a driver's phone number on sagawa's site. Call & tell your coonvenient time.
Porcile
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No phone atm but the tracking updated with "⇒配達中" so I guess it's still being delivered today.
Jaffaboy
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I've lived there for a year. It's alright, though there are definitely more interesting places. It's comfortable and convenient, but once I leave Japan in a couple of weeks I wouldn't come back.
I'm not exactly sure what you're looking for in particular, but there are a few smaller and bigger stores who focus exclusively on imported stuff. I'm sure that you should find it at other stores as well, maybe
If you're in Tokyo, there is Nissin in Higashi Azabu, http://www.nissin-world-delicatessen.jp/
If you are in Kanto, there should be a 成城石井 (seijouishii) near you http://www.seijoishii.co.jp/ (If you're in Kansai or Kyuushuu you're out of luck)
and than there is also Kaldi http://www.kaldi.co.jp/ . I've seen a few of them around, but they are usually pretty small.
And if you're a member, you could always try costco ofc
for what it's worth, I've been told that they got "funny" or "strange" food there... so if you're into that, maybe it's the right city for you
I guess you could argue that it's location is convenient if you have to go to Tokyo AND Osaka regularly
My friend showed me this website, they seem to have a lot of stuff you can't find in Japan. http://www.iherb.com/search?kw=trail+mix#p=1
ZackieChan
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I'd like to do squats and dead lifts at a gym when I'm there - does Anytime Fitness have power racks or squat racks? Specifically the one near ShinOkubo/Okubo, since I'll be staying there.
Sakura
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Ah I see thanks. I ordered some curtains off Amazon, if they don't come with pegs I will just go look at the dollar store or something.
Aoyama isn't exactly considered a "cheap area", so I can't imagine they would have cheap suits. Aren't suits always expensive though?
Have you tried at Uniqlo? I don't even know if they sell suits there, but it sounds like they would. And would probably be cheaper than a suit company.
Sakura
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Thanks, I know suits aren't cheap, but still if I could save 10,000 or 20,000 yen then that can make a big difference.
I'll try uniqlo on the weekend, it looks like they have some suit-ish jackets, then I'd just need the pants and shoes.
You can get shoes for 3-4k at a donki. They aren't very comfortable but will do the trick if it's just a one time thing.
I'm an expert
Formerly worldrevolution. The only reason I am nice to anyone else is to avoid being banned.
how on earth do you not have formal attire
Sakura
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Thanks.
Well I can only fit so much into my suitcase, and it was never mentioned to me beforehand that a suit was required for a Japanese language school.
lol, I think Sakura meant the business suit store Aoyama and not the neighbourhood.
Sakura
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Oh. Correct lol.
I'm with you. I brought a suit with me for my scholarship but if it wasn't for job hunting I'd have used it twice during that year.
99% of Tokyo's population went to Nakameguro; I'm pretty sure all the photos would be identical. :v
ZackieChan
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My new strategy is to wear my suit on the flight over, so I don't have to fold it up and fit it in my backpack.
Babby's First Hanami (good shopping tho)
It's nice but too crowded. Nice and slightly less crowded is Inokashira Park in Kichijoji if anyone wants to go.
I can't imagine wearing a suit for 20+ hours, plane trips are terrible enough without it.
ZackieChan
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Eh, it's just a shirt and pants. I take off my dress shoes and put my jacket up in the carry on luggage compartment.
Aren't suit pants much more comfortable than jeans, for instance?
They look pretty soft to me!