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Louie525 · Joined: 23 Apr 2005 Posts: 9

Well, I'm leaving for Japan and a job at Matty's kodomo eikaiwa in less than a week, and have been continually asking myself "am I bringing everything that I need to bring???" So, for all of you already in Japan, just out of curiousity, what (if anything) did you immediately think of and wish you had brought with you once you arrived in Japan? Pretty dumb question, but I just picture myself getting off the plane, or stepping into the classroom, or stepping into my apartment, and thinking "I wish I had brought ___"

Hmm.....

Doglover · Joined: 14 Dec 2004 Posts: 305 Location: Kansai

Brooks · Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Posts: 1369 Location: Sagamihara

deoderant. That is the first thing I look for when I am at a drug store in the US on vacation.

ndorfn · Joined: 15 Mar 2005 Posts: 126

Deoderant and your favourite toothpast, and lots of it.

If you're a guy, condoms. And if you're lucky, lots of them.

Dominique · Joined: 26 Aug 2004 Posts: 141 Location: Juso, Osaka

Macaroni and Cheese Smile

nawlinsgurl · Posted: Sat May 14, 2005 5:42 pm Post subject:

An endless supply of Chickfila chicken sandwiches with Polynesian sauce, an Old Navy store, and my dog Laughing

Lynn · Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 696 Location: in between

photographs

SEndrigo · Joined: 28 Apr 2004 Posts: 437

If you're really big and tall, clothes.

If you're a man, condoms (even the Super Big Boy brand, with a horse on the cover, those condoms may not fit you!) and deodorant.

If you're a woman, err...I've no idea. Smile

ellethecat · Joined: 11 Apr 2004 Posts: 75 Location: edmonton

I wish I had brought head and shoulders shampoo. isee other people on the board noted this too. Its humid here and can cause dandruff.
I also rely on gravol *dimenhydrinate* because of a weak stomach. I cant find it here. Tylenol is expensive. If you use a lot, bring a big bottle.

joncharles · Joined: 09 Apr 2004 Posts: 132 Location: Beijing

A big giant jar of TUMS EX !!!!

AndyH · Joined: 30 Sep 2004 Posts: 417

deodorant and condoms.
Also, photos to show people of your past life. Japanese people often find these interesting.Especially students.
I've got a bit of a beer gut, so stylish mens clothes are sometimes a challenge to find.
If you live in a place with lots of foreigners, such as Greater Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto, foreign foods shouldn't be too difficult to find. You can pretty much forget about eating turkey though.

campestre · Joined: 16 Sep 2004 Posts: 46 Location: Japan

more pants, my metal stud football boots, more toothpaste,
nandos peri peri sauce, ragulletos and dolmio pasta sauce,
superannuation fund, grain of salt...

Gordon · Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 5309 Location: Japan

More patience, mine has been running thin lately.

Hoser · Joined: 19 Mar 2005 Posts: 694 Location: Toronto, Canada

MY PS2!!!!!!!! Preferrably with a mod chip for Japanese movies *sob*

PAULH · Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 4672 Location: Western Japan