http://www.expatforum.com/expats/ A new culture, a new way of life, a new country, exciting food, technology, respect and business are many good reasons that expats have found themselves in Japan. Welcome to the Japan Expat forum. Our aim is to make your stay here as pleasent as possible to allow you to share your experiences with like minded expats living in Japan. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:24:37 GMT vBulletin 180 http://www.expatforum.com/expats/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.expatforum.com/expats/ http://www.expatforum.com/expats/japan-expat-forum-expats-living-japan/32923-little-advice-required-if-poss.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:30:01 GMT Hi there, I have started seeing a girl who has just recently graduated from University. The relationship is moving along amazingly well and we... Hi there,

I have started seeing a girl who has just recently graduated from University. The relationship is moving along amazingly well and we have become very close.

The only problem we have is that she is wanting to go on this JET scheme where, as a graduate with a BSc, you get the opportunity to teach English to Japanese School children. I on the other hand have a HND so I am ruled out from this (are there similar schemes where you do not need a BSc?).

I think she is planning to go for a year and then see how it works out. I was wondering if there were any options on my part to be able to get work out there? With Japan being a totally different language I imagine this to be quite difficult but I would be willing to adjust to be with her.

If she gets accepted on the scheme, I have about 6 months to sort something out for myself before she leaves. I have told myself that I am in no way going to try and put her off this opportunity she has.

Any help and advice would be appreciated.

Thanks ]]> Japan Expat Forum for Expats Living in Japan Vandark http://www.expatforum.com/expats/japan-expat-forum-expats-living-japan/32923-little-advice-required-if-poss.html http://www.expatforum.com/expats/japan-expat-forum-expats-living-japan/32751-tourism-visa-number-re-rentries-japan-french-citizens.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:58:40 GMT Hello, I am a french citizen who took a 1 year leave of absence to travel around the world. I went to Japan for 2 weeks in October, and another... Hello,

I am a french citizen who took a 1 year leave of absence to travel around the world.

I went to Japan for 2 weeks in October, and another 1 week in November. I am planning to go back to Japan in December for another 3 weeks to ski and snowboard.

As a French citizen, I am allowed to go to Japan for tourism for 90 days. But am I limited to the number of entries/re-entries into the country?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you
Polo ]]> Japan Expat Forum for Expats Living in Japan Polo777 http://www.expatforum.com/expats/japan-expat-forum-expats-living-japan/32751-tourism-visa-number-re-rentries-japan-french-citizens.html http://www.expatforum.com/expats/japan-expat-forum-expats-living-japan/32559-english-language-playgroup-fukushima.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:55:30 GMT Hi to people with young children,
I have a friend who wants to make sure her kids' English doesn't get rusty while living in Japan in Fukushima city (Fukushima prefecture). Anyone know of any English language playgroups in Fukushima? The younger one is a kindergartener. Sorry this query is so local. Are there any national websites that help people find or start up playgroups?
Mari ]]> Japan Expat Forum for Expats Living in Japan watamari http://www.expatforum.com/expats/japan-expat-forum-expats-living-japan/32559-english-language-playgroup-fukushima.html http://www.expatforum.com/expats/japan-expat-forum-expats-living-japan/32558-where-buy-king-size-bedding-tokyo.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:34:38 GMT Any idea where to find a king size down quilt in Tokyo in store or online? I've checked Ikea and Raukuten without success. ]]> Japan Expat Forum for Expats Living in Japan Ardsley http://www.expatforum.com/expats/japan-expat-forum-expats-living-japan/32558-where-buy-king-size-bedding-tokyo.html http://www.expatforum.com/expats/japan-expat-forum-expats-living-japan/32268-communications-aviation-manager.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:12:20 GMT I am looking to work back in Japan in a strictly corporate civilian setting but am having difficulty finding opportunities in what would be... I am looking to work back in Japan in a strictly corporate civilian setting but am having difficulty finding opportunities in what would be considered IT operations Management or Aviation Management. Most sites I go to need me to be very proficient in Japanese and I am not. ]]> Japan Expat Forum for Expats Living in Japan Stephan http://www.expatforum.com/expats/japan-expat-forum-expats-living-japan/32268-communications-aviation-manager.html http://www.expatforum.com/expats/japan-expat-forum-expats-living-japan/31976-shipping-animals-japan.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:49:06 GMT Can anyone recommend a good animal transport company to organise taking our animals with us next year? Also anyone know if you can ship dogs, cats... Can anyone recommend a good animal transport company to organise taking our animals with us next year? Also anyone know if you can ship dogs, cats and rabbits into Japan? ]]> Japan Expat Forum for Expats Living in Japan Nickywal http://www.expatforum.com/expats/japan-expat-forum-expats-living-japan/31976-shipping-animals-japan.html http://www.expatforum.com/expats/japan-expat-forum-expats-living-japan/31846-engineering.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:41:29 GMT Hi all,

I'm an English trained mechanical engineer (UHV,HV surface science, vacuum) looking to move to Japan in about 6 months time. Does anyone know about any of these industries in Japan and how hard it is to find work in this sector?

also any general advice people can offer?

many thanks

josh ]]> Japan Expat Forum for Expats Living in Japan joshtodd http://www.expatforum.com/expats/japan-expat-forum-expats-living-japan/31846-engineering.html