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ejectseat
Joined: 09 Jan 2006
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Location: Fukuoka, Japan
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 Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2006 5:38 pm Post subject: Need Help: Absolut essentials prior to leaving for Japan |
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I'm leaving for Osaka on Oct 3 to teach for NOVA. I have most of my things in order, but I just wanted some advise from those who have run into troubles. I have researched this, and have a good understanding, I simply want to be thorough. Thanks for the help with:
Travel advice
Money advice
What to take
Things I can take care of online prior to leaving
what to expect |
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wolfman
Joined: 18 Jan 2006
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| I'd love to help you out, but you're from Pittsburgh. I don't help people from Pittsburgh. Unless you're not a Steelers fan... |
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zignut
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Location: Bay Area, CA
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| In terms of what to expect, I think you'd do well by reading some of the threads in this forum. Don't take it all to heart, but learn what you can. Everyone has their own perspective, and many have an axe to grind. Personally, I think NOVA is as much in the business of teaching conversational English to the japanese, as they are in facilitating the travel plans of young foreigners. My solution was to use NOVA as much as they used me; that's just the kind of relationship you should expect. Follow their rules, but don't ever let the *beep* get you down. As soon as NOVA starts bleeding into your life outside of work, take a step back and remind yourself why you decided to come to Japan in the first place. Just my $.02. |
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earthmonkey
Joined: 18 Feb 2005
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Location: Meguro-Ku Tokyo
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Hi.
Don't close your U.S. credit card accounts. You may have a hard time getting a card here.
Deodorant. The stuff here is really weak. I'm sitting on the train thinking "Whew, who stinks? ...Oh! It's me." Also bring any other personal products you think you can't do without.
Good luck! |
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TokyoLiz
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
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Location: Tokyo, Japan
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JimDunlop2
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Location: Japan
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| Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2006 4:35 am Post subject: Re: Need Help: Absolut essentials prior to leaving for Japa |
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| ejectseat wrote: |
What to take |
Uhh.... Now that you brought it up.... Some Absolut?
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Trumpcard
Joined: 29 Sep 2005
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| I second bringing LOTS of deodorant. Yes, it can be purchased here at considerable cost over the internet or at COSTCO. COSTCO sells Mennen speedstick which is pretty nasty. Next door to COSTCO in Amagasaki is Carrefour. They sell a normal mens roll on western deodorant for a hefty 700 yen, but it works and is good. |
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Sweetsee
Joined: 11 Jun 2004
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| Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2006 5:22 am Post subject: |
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Hey, I use those Mennen Speed Sticks from Costco! True, they appear rather chewpy but do they do the trick, heck of a lot cheaper as well.
Don't forget the return ticket! |
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The Dutchman
Joined: 28 Aug 2006
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Location: Osaka
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