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Old 26th May 2009, 08:34 PM
Ann-JulietteGenevieve Ann-JulietteGenevieve is offline
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Originally from usa. Expat in canada.
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My experience has taught me that it’s easier to just get "place holder furniture" if you are going to be in a place for 2 years or less. If you are relocating - I have found it beneficial to ONLY have the essentials for the first few months. (you can always have them shipped over later) Why? Generally speaking the first place you move to abroad isn’t going to be the place you end up living.
What I *thought* I wanted when I moved to Japan ended up being a near 180 from what I REALLY wanted once I’d lived in the country for a while.
Roppongi has a great night life and a wonderful street life (or at least it did when I lived in Japan) but I found other places fit my style and personality better once I’d been in Japan for a while.
Good luck, enjoy the adventure and don’t be afraid to reevaluate your wants and needs!
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