Thread: Visiting Japan
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Old 2007-01-26, 19:50   Link #194
LSD-25
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1.I'm considering to moving to japan but i dont speak any japanese just "bits and pieces" so what will be the best ways and also should i lived in a part of japan that is mostly gaijin that speak english and/or if they speak another language with english
If you only know 'bits and pieces' then I suggest you study hard and learn before you even consider moving to the country full time.

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2.Working in japan - i know there are "bilingual >japanese/english " place to work but my like of work fall under "Construction/Maintenances/Laborer/Driver" is there any company or jobs site that is bilingual friendly "since i'm a gaijin"
I imagine there are places that will hire you but again knowing Japanese is going to be required if you're going to work with people that don't have a great understanding of English (IE, most any job you'll find).

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3.About driving in japan can can you tell me more about it
What do you mean? Are you planning on getting a driver's license? In that case I'm un sure. If I were you I'd move somewhere with public transportation.

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4.I heard that some japanese mock gaijin / make fun at them who try to speak there language is that true
Yes and No. If you're asking if you'll be seen as an 'outsider' then yes it's true. For example many property owners will be iffy or outright refuse to rent to a gaijin. I suggest you have a local friend help you with things like this if you do plan on going.

Will you get odd looks in public? Sure. Will kids point and say rude things about you? Sure. Often times they don't mean to be mean and/or rude though, you just look odd to them and in the case of the kid he's probably never seen someone from outside of Asia before. This will vary from person to person though, most of the time people are very friendly. I got a lot of "Your Japanese is very good" when I visited the country durring high school (I took entry level japanese in high school). My Japanese was and still is very poor, but they tell you how good it is anyway. I was also told the similar things when I used chopsticks (something any japanese child can do).

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5.Housing can you tell me more also " i want to pay the rent only no hidden fee "
See above

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6.Utilities work "Electricial,Water,Other " Tell me plz
Depends on where you live. Although I suggest you read up on the differnce between a 'western' bath and a japanese bath.

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7.is there any tv and radio is that englsih/japanese station
Should be the least of your concerns atm. Moving to Japan is not something one should do on a whim, it's a long process with much paper work to be done and many things you'll have to learn. Study the culture, the language, the people, visit the country a few times then decide if you'd like to live there.

Last edited by LSD-25; 2007-01-26 at 20:09.
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