Charles of Perth
American expat in Australia
Forum posts
6
About me
American, Married
Speaks English, Arabic, Thai, Japanese
Registration: 29 March 2017
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 ...
Thanks tokyovoice, that was a very helpful reply! It does kind of confirm what I have heard a few times re immigration getting difficult with multiple in and outs on 90 day tourist visas. Yes, I can see they would have concerns re working ... Read More
New members of the Japan forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Japan forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Ok, thanks for the invite. I am one of the very rare foreigners (via my Filipina wife) to actually make money on a real estate deal in the Philippines. Almost 400% in 15 years...location is everything. We had a very sharp forward thinking realtor ... Read More
New members of the Japan forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Japan forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi Sahar, in Tokyo - where I also spend a lot of time. You may find a house, or even sharing a house unaffordable. Certainly would be for me! Houses are extremely expensive within 30-40 minute train to central Tokyo. It would have to be beyond ... Read More
New members of the Japan forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Japan forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi Manon, I doubt I can help you much. You make me jealous - LOL- you have a beautiful time ahead of you - should you go to Kyoto. But first and foremost, put the onus of finding accommodation on your internship sponsor! They should, as a matter ... Read More
New members of the Japan forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Japan forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi Lesley, I have spent a fair bit in Kyoto and been around the area. It is superb - in and out of Kyoto. Rentals are not cheap in Kyoto but adjacent towns are let's say - reasonable. You could probably save half - living in one of them and ... Read More
Staying in Japan on multiple tourist visas
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 ... Read More