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Eva Pilot · Last edited by Eva Pilot on Tue May 02, 2006 9:24 am; edited 1 time in total

I'll *visa application willing* be heading to Japan at the end of May.

Would there be any point in taking, along with my textbooks, my essential items and plenty of green and gold attire, these following items:

Soccer boots, shinpads and some footy socks.

My handphone.

The handphone for the one reason that I love it to bits and I couldn't bear one of my opportunistic siblings taking it while I am away. It won't work in Japan right? I bought it in Singapore last year.

And the soccer gear? I was pretty upset about not being able to play this year, would there be any chance of me finding a place to have a kickabout or a team to tag along with in Japan? I don't really want to take all my kit along and have it sitting in a wardrobe for a year.

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

kdynamic · Joined: 05 Nov 2005 Posts: 562 Location: Japan

There are soccer clubs EVERYWHERE in Japan. If you want to join one you will have NO trouble finding one to join, even in a small out of the way town. Actually, because of the weird way construction contracts get dolled out here, often times the best athletic centers are way out in the boondocks. But be aware that most soccer clubs in Japan are indoor, so no cleats. Have fun!

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

Eva Pilot · Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2006 11:21 am Post subject:

I just want to be able to play.

5 years playing for my local doesn't really make me a J-League standard player Laughing

markle · Joined: 17 Jan 2003 Posts: 1316 Location: Out of Japan

If you are a larger size shoe then definately bring your boots in fact bring a couple.

Aside from tht I wouldn't bother unLess you're really big. In Japan, whatever activity you pursue you, you can never have enough equipment.

harlemknight · Joined: 14 Mar 2006 Posts: 24

Eva Pilot · Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2006 1:15 am Post subject:

Sweetsee · Joined: 11 Jun 2004 Posts: 2302 Location: ) is everything

How do you feel about futsol Eva?

Eva Pilot · Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2006 3:30 am Post subject:

Sweetsee · Joined: 11 Jun 2004 Posts: 2302 Location: ) is everything

Just wondering Eva because the outdoor courts are springing up like wildflowers around here.

Eva Pilot · Posted: Tue May 02, 2006 9:26 am Post subject:

I think I have seen this around the board somewhere, but couldn't find it again.

What is my best option internet-wise?

Is it best to buy a notebook in Australia and taking it over there, or would I be better off buying one when I am in Japan?

My father was told by my aunt who was told by my cousin that its best to have a notebook with you, but she didn't say whether she took one over or bought one there.

lalalateda · Joined: 05 Nov 2005 Posts: 72 Location: JAPAN

Eva Pilot · Posted: Tue May 02, 2006 11:03 am Post subject:

Glenski · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 12844 Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN

Eva,
For goodness' sake, don't lug a desktop computer over here. Get a laptop in your home country. They have built-in power converters, so you won't have to worry about that.

You could get an English version here, but would you like to deal with a salesman in broken English, or try it in 100% English back home? Many Japanese things come with special warranties and extras, so if you think you can handle all that in Japanese and broken English, be my guest.

Your Internet options are huge. Sadly, Japan offers too many options on such things, so it may be hard to choose, but at least you can get high speed lines almost anywhere. If you go with NTT, your phone bill and Internet bill combined will cost about 5000 yen.