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Nagoyaguy
Joined: 15 May 2003
Posts: 425
Location: Aichi, Japan
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I have an AU phone and have had no trouble with the pnone or the company.
Nagoya is a good place to live. I dont know too much about the club scene, but is has all the necessities of life (except for Burger King). Plus, you are only an hour away from Osaka and Kyoto if you want a dose of hardcore big city action or culture.
Regarding health insurance, be sure to get on one of the government plans. If you have a private plan, it does not remove the legal obligation to join Shakai Hoken or Kokumin Kenko Hoken. You would still be liable for back payments for SH or KKH if discovered.
Shakai Hoken is the way to go. The pension part gets refunded when you leave Japan (up to three years' worth). Plus, again, it is the law for your employer to enrol you. |
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Glenski
Joined: 15 Jan 2003
Posts: 12844
Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN
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| Would you or anyone else possibly be able to help me with my other question about the internet and mobile phone in Japan? Thanks again for your help. |
I have never owned a cell phone, whether in Japan or the U.S., so I have zero firsthand experience there.
Basically, follow seklarwia's advice, and wait until you get here. Just don't get an Android. Internet connections have so many options it's ridiculous, so wait. Heck, you might end up in a place with no access to high speed connection.
I have found the JET Programme General Information Handbook (GIH) to be a nice starting point for lots of daily life stuff. Here's what they say about phones and internet.
② Internet
There are a number of ways to get connected. For simple emails, you can use a mobile phone and even access
servers such as Hotmail to check email.
If you want to be connected to the internet at home, you will need some form of connection and an Internet
Service Provider (ISP). The two types of ISPs are: (1) national providers, who offer service from anywhere in
Japan and (2) local providers, who only offer service in local areas. Ask fellow JET participants and Japanese
colleagues, friends, etc. about which ISP they use.
There are a number of ways to get connected from your computer:
・Cable (CATV)
This is not always available but internet connection through cable may be possible if there is a cable
television company in your area. However, the costs (installation and monthly fees) can be very expensive. If
you already have cable pre-installed, you may want to search for any packages combining cable TV, unlimited
broadband internet and telephone, at a flat monthly rate. A special adapter is necessary for your computer.
・Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL)
ADSL provides high-speed, broadband digital service. In order to connect via ADSL, you will need to have
an analogue telephone line in your home, though it need not be connected. You will then need to contact an
ADSL provider directly and have them make all of the arrangements for you.
・Optical Fibre
Optical Fibre is increasingly popular due to its reasonable price and high speed (up to 100Mbps).
2) Telephone Services
The available services will depend on your area. Most likely you will have the option of leasing the landline
from NTT, but there may also be phone services that are included in internet packages. Ask at the local
electronics shop what services are available, or ask your co-workers what services they are using.
Your JET Diary also contains information about telephone services and calling from public phones.
Mobile Phones
If you want to purchase a mobile phone, you will need to fill out a registration form and bring your Alien
Registration Card to show proof of residence. If you wish to make direct payments from your bank account, also
present your bank book (tsucho) and personal seal (seal used for bank documents). You may also be able to
make monthly payments by credit card. Some mobile phones require you to sign up for a two-year plan, or pay
for the phone up front if you do not have a credit card, so be sure you understand the details of the phone and
plan before you decide to purchase one.
http://jetprogramme.org/documents/pubs/GIH_e_10.pdf |
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dgrey1986
Joined: 08 Aug 2010
Posts: 45
Location: London, England
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Thanks guys for your help. Well I have been reading up more about Nagoya and you're right it doesn't seem that bad after all.
Also I think I will take your advice and wait until I am actually in the country before I start thinking about which ISP and Mobile Phone to choose.
I checked Gaijinpot.com the other day and I have noticed that iTTTi Japan has posted two new vacancies. Apart from working at PKC I was informed that they could offer me either of these two positions as well during my interview.
ALT @ 266k: https://jobs.gaijinpot.com/index/view/company_id/20/job_id/39794/lang/en
Online English Teacher @ 250k: https://jobs.gaijinpot.com/index/view/company_id/20/job_id/39792/lang/en
Thought I would just share the links just in case anyone wanted more information about the two jobs I was describing before.
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