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Forum: Japan

Feb 14th 2010, 12:59 pm

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Questions About Immigrating to Japan

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Posted By SesameBun

Re: Questions About Immigrating to Japan

So people will come up and talk to a gaijin then (even if only for the English practice). Then again, neither of us is Japanese so it may be a bit different.

Neither of us are terribly social,...

Forum: Japan

Feb 12th 2010, 4:46 pm

Replies: 33

Questions About Immigrating to Japan

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Posted By SesameBun

Re: Questions About Immigrating to Japan

Thank you for your input. :)

A company isn't sending him out there. He is applying for a scientific job. Judging by the link you've posted, it seems he would most likely get a researcher's visa....

Forum: Japan

Feb 10th 2010, 2:33 pm

Replies: 33

Questions About Immigrating to Japan

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Posted By SesameBun

Re: Questions About Immigrating to Japan

Sorry to go off on a rant, but I feel similarly about the UK. Well, probably the west in general. I am naturally a shy person and rather easy-going (which is seen as being submissive since I'm okay...

Forum: Japan

Feb 9th 2010, 8:55 am

Replies: 33

Questions About Immigrating to Japan

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Posted By SesameBun

Re: Questions About Immigrating to Japan

A colleague who has lived in Japan recommended Yokohama and also said there was a large foreigner population there (which would make things easier).

I know there is one that employs people...

Forum: Japan

Feb 8th 2010, 7:49 pm

Replies: 33

Questions About Immigrating to Japan

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Posted By SesameBun

Re: Questions About Immigrating to Japan

I am of Chinese descent, but only from my father's side. My mother is white British.

I wonder how many there were though and how skilled they were.

That is very fortunate. My own Asian...

Forum: Japan

Feb 8th 2010, 2:14 pm

Replies: 33

Questions About Immigrating to Japan

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Posted By SesameBun

Re: Questions About Immigrating to Japan

Would be tough for me depending on how they see me then. I do get some people that insist I look 100% white, but I guess I wouldn't know until I've been there... What if I dyed my hair blonde and...

Forum: Japan

Feb 8th 2010, 1:42 pm

Replies: 33

Questions About Immigrating to Japan

Views: 6,769

Posted By SesameBun

Re: Questions About Immigrating to Japan

Thank you both for your advice. We appreciate it.

Choosing where to go sounds so simple, but it is easier said than done. We are not rich and do not have the money to visit all the possible places...

Forum: Japan

Feb 8th 2010, 7:10 am

Replies: 33

Questions About Immigrating to Japan

Views: 6,769

Posted By SesameBun

Re: Questions About Immigrating to Japan

I am not 'playing a game'. My husband is applying for several positions and they happen to be all over the world. This is why I am asking questions about immigrating to several places (I've also...

Forum: Japan

Feb 5th 2010, 9:03 am

Replies: 33

Questions About Immigrating to Japan

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Posted By SesameBun

Questions About Immigrating to Japan

My husband has had the chance to go to Japan two times... Both of which he turned down as we had just moved to France and he liked it here. However, he has always wanted to experience life in Asia...

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