moving to tokyo
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- e-pill0
ive seen that pic before...and i remember there was a few other shots of her. it was posted in the "BUSTED" thread.
:)
- ********0
hahahaha sure wasn't.
I'm turning Japanese, I really think so..
- e-pill0
this link has been the most helpful so far for everything in learning the ins and outs of moving to japan:
- rasko40
do not forget that its polite to greet women by pulling down their tops and having your friend film it, to later post on the web. that will earn you the respect of the elders. Or at least JazX.
- Chip0
I moved here (tokyo) 8 years ago for my wife.
Been working here since.
Takes a while for the culture difference to actually sink in. I'm not talking about the obvious stuff you can see, but there are big differences deep down in society that take some understanding and a lot of patience.
Mail me if you have any concerns mr pill.
- e-pill0
be checking your mail soon chip! and thanks for the help!!
- ********0
do not forget that its polite to greet women by pulling down their tops and having your friend film it, to later post on the web. that will earn you the respect of the elders. Or at least JazX.
rasko4
(Dec 5 05, 17:21)hahah weeeeeeeeee
- Chip0
No problem.
I can probably help with your job hunting also.
I run a studio of 15 flash/html people. Always need freelancers and sometimes full-time.
Japanese language ability is not always necessary, mine is terrible!
keep in touch.
- Chip0
PS: my team folio is here:
http://www.panacheinteractive.co…
- e-pill0
awesome!!!
what were you doing in your life before you moved to tokyo? why did you move? and how has it affected your personal environment?
also do you smoke pot?
:)
- Peter0
Do it Pill. The jewelry I'm not sure about though. There's tons of foreign street-vendors doing that already. You'll see ;)
- e-pill0
peterH...hope to see you when i get there. we are handbag and backpack designers product development and merchandizers.
i am going to take the advice of working for a western company first before starting our own thing.
are you originaly from japan? or did you move there like chip did?
any advice is appreciated and helpful.
thanks!
-eddie
- Peter0
I moved in 2002. Ups and downs since, but I enjoy every second here. I am sure you will too.
Handbags I haven't seen much of here. Could be worth looking into. But foremost, starting at a western company is probably the smartest first step. A Japanese company could prove to be difficult before you get introduced to customs here.
Anyways, come over first. If you're wife is here then no doubt you'd be set. Perhaps take some japanese classes. You'll learn more then just the language there.
- e-pill0
peterH ... do you know of any online design job search sites for tokyo?
when you say "You'll learn more then just the language there. " do you mean mannerisms and etiquette?
i make a good living here in nyc, what are the salaries in tokyo? since cost of living is one of the highest in the world does the salaries compensate for the living expenses or is it check to check?
my wife wants to move to Harajuku, is it overly expensive there for renting apartments?
where did you move from?
thanks for all the help
-e
- tkmeister0
so you are all decided, eddie?
i would also like to know about salaries in tokyo. from what i heard, i can make a lot more in nyc.
- Peter0
Salaries depends a lot on skills and your contacts. Don't expect special treatment because you (and me) are foriegners.
Probably you would earn less, at least to begin with, then NY. Living in Harajuku is for the blessed few (very) rich ones.
Jobsites...I heard good things about jobdragon.com
About japanese school, I could talk to you over mail about it. I am winding down from a night out now.
phainer at gmail
I moved from Sweden by the way. From the states you would probably have it a bit easier to get in then me.
- dopepope0
damn ED! If you move to Tokyo I'll be so envious and happy at the same time. You'll love it! SICK! I can' wait to visit!
- e-pill0
peter- thanks! i emailed you
tk - the wife is still in china and i am not 100% sure but i am doing all the research for it and trying to figure it out.
joe- its the most fantaasy experience ever in my life if i moved to japan. i am still shocked ray even mentioned it, considering that me in japan is a taboo topic for her to bring up. i am even more shocked that she advises i take a trip over there alone to witness it.
:)
- ********0
"Goddamn you half Japanese girls, you do it to me everytime." - Weezer
- e-pill0
jazx do you have any j-pop music i can listen to?