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KennyTanigawa

Kenny Schroff

@KennyTanigawa

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American expat in Japan

Forum posts

9

Contacts

4

About me

American

Lives in Osaka-shi, Osaka

Speaks Japanese, English

Registration: 28 February 2012

About

I am an American Japanese from New York, working for a Japanese company as an IT guy. I have worked in various countries including USA, Japan, England, Mexico and Malaysia. I am now working in Chiba, Japan.
Interests: travelling, , swimming, drinking beer but no whiskey please, reading books

Occupation

I am Employed.

My expat journey

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艑saka-shi, 艑saka, Japan

Since Jan 2018

艑saka-shi, 艑saka, Japan

Chiba, Japan

Since Jun 2015

Chiba, Japan

IT

Hyogo, Japan

Since Feb 2014

Hyogo, Japan

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Feb 2011 - Jan 2014

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

IT infrastructure management
Super nice weather, good people and good life.

Hyogo, Japan

Jan 2000 - Feb 2011

Hyogo, Japan

New York, USA

Apr 1990 - Jan 2000

New York, USA

Hyogo, Japan

Jul 1983 - Mar 1990

Hyogo, Japan

New York, USA

Jul 1981 - Jun 1983

New York, USA

Born in the US

Activity

KennyTanigawa
KennyTanigawa replied to a thread
11 years ago
cariatan

Is that easy to live in Japan with their culture and society? by cariatan

Hi, I am Malaysian Chinese and my boyfriend is a japanese and he will be working at Himeji. I would like to know what is the minimum income (if my boyfriend work alone) to be able to rent a house and also bear living cost for two. Please ...

KennyTanigawa

Hi Caria Tan, I agree with what Moonrabbit says, but I also agree with what you say. In my personal opinion, I think it's better for him to stick with the company he's working now. Good pay and a car, it's not bad( if he's ... Read More

KennyTanigawa
KennyTanigawa replied to a thread
11 years ago
cariatan

Is that easy to live in Japan with their culture and society? by cariatan

Hi, I am Malaysian Chinese and my boyfriend is a japanese and he will be working at Himeji. I would like to know what is the minimum income (if my boyfriend work alone) to be able to rent a house and also bear living cost for two. Please ...

KennyTanigawa

Hi Moonrabbit, Thank you for the message and info. Risa, is she working as a hairdresser? I think I met her once. When I was there, I saw a lot of Japanese peeps living there... Anyway, I love Malaysian food including Durian. The best Nasi ... Read More

KennyTanigawa
KennyTanigawa replied to a thread
11 years ago
cariatan

Is that easy to live in Japan with their culture and society? by cariatan

Hi, I am Malaysian Chinese and my boyfriend is a japanese and he will be working at Himeji. I would like to know what is the minimum income (if my boyfriend work alone) to be able to rent a house and also bear living cost for two. Please ...

KennyTanigawa

Don't give up so easily lah... I believe if he gets a job in Japan, he can earn above RM8,000 (this depends on how he built his career). Fresh graduates in Japan usually earns around RM7,000 - RM8,000, and considering the fact that more ... Read More

KennyTanigawa
KennyTanigawa replied to a thread
11 years ago
cariatan

Is that easy to live in Japan with their culture and society? by cariatan

Hi, I am Malaysian Chinese and my boyfriend is a japanese and he will be working at Himeji. I would like to know what is the minimum income (if my boyfriend work alone) to be able to rent a house and also bear living cost for two. Please ...

KennyTanigawa

Hi, I live in Hyogo, Nishinomiya, not far away from Himeji. The cost of living is not high(compared to Osaka and Tokyo) here in Hyogo and I live in 2DK(2rooms, a Dining and a kitchen) which costs about RM2,100/month . I believe the cost of ... Read More

KennyTanigawa
KennyTanigawa replied to a thread
12 years ago
Julien

New members of the Japan forum, introduce yourself here 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 your ...

KennyTanigawa

Hi, I came back to Japan a month ago, after staying in KL, Malaysia for 3 years. It's quite nice to be back here, old friends and good bars but things have changed and many of the places that I used to go is now gone. Do let me know if there are any ... Read More

KennyTanigawa
KennyTanigawa replied to a thread
13 years ago
natsilva

Where to move within Mount Kiara by natsilva

We are an american expat family moving from Tokyo to KL this summer--we are sending our kids(7 and 4) to Mount Kiara International School--where is the best place to live within MK??

KennyTanigawa

Hi, I'm not sure if you are still looking at this post, but I think Solaris Dutamas(Condo) would be a good choice. I see many parents with kids around 3 to 10 and there are many restaurants and shops around the Condo. If you liked the food in ... Read More