Pierre
@Pierkiroul
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Lives in Tokyo, Japan
Registration: 28 August 2007
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Immigration to Canada? by Aggie
Hi, my name is Aggie, I'm French and I would like to live in Canada. I just finished my studies, a Master's Degree in Spanish and education. Could someone what kind of visa I should apply for? And where, strategically, I should try to move to? I ...
Or you can teach blonde language to canadian people... Read More
Hello everyone ! by katianovet
I'm Katia, French father, Spanish mother, grew up in France, with all summers spent in Spain ; Haitian husband ; currently living in Hyderabad, South India, after over 3 years in Nigeria, and before that, 7 years in New York, and still before that, ...
Hey welcome Katia and good luck with your passion ! Thanks Julien for the sflag signature thing although japan flag looks strange ;-) Read More
Looking for a place to stay in Paris by aip586
Can anyone help us with the search for a shared flat? Three years ago we moved from Germany to Newfoundland, Canada. Now our youngest daughter wants to go to Paris, France, to study French at the Alliance Francaise. Her flight is booked for October ...
Good weather, nice people, great public transports and amazing miniskirts.... Viva Japan ! Read More
Looking for a place to stay in Paris by aip586
Can anyone help us with the search for a shared flat? Three years ago we moved from Germany to Newfoundland, Canada. Now our youngest daughter wants to go to Paris, France, to study French at the Alliance Francaise. Her flight is booked for October ...
I found my roomate on these websites, but it's mostly in french : http://www.colocataires.com and http://www.appartager.fr Good luck... Read More
Living in Tokyo by Julien
Hi, We don't speak enough about living in Tokyo. What do you think about Tokyo? I heard the way of life is completely different than in other Japanese cities? What do you think about it? Is there a lot of job opportunities in Tokyo for ...
No offense Nenun, but you should search a bit on this forum. I'm sure you'll find what you're searching for. Read More
Living in Tokyo by Julien
Hi, We don't speak enough about living in Tokyo. What do you think about Tokyo? I heard the way of life is completely different than in other Japanese cities? What do you think about it? Is there a lot of job opportunities in Tokyo for ...
No idea for the motorbike although I want to have my license here. Shinjuku-ku is where I live, it's on the opposite side of sumida river side but you should check the subway map, it might be not so far, depending on the station you have to get out ... Read More
Living in Tokyo by Julien
Hi, We don't speak enough about living in Tokyo. What do you think about Tokyo? I heard the way of life is completely different than in other Japanese cities? What do you think about it? Is there a lot of job opportunities in Tokyo for ...
Hi Francois, Key money (or Reikin in japanese I think) is a tradition in Japan. Things are changing but lots of flats still have these fees... I know it's hard to accept but you should also try to negotiate with the landlord. Fully furnished ... Read More
Living in Tokyo by Julien
Hi, We don't speak enough about living in Tokyo. What do you think about Tokyo? I heard the way of life is completely different than in other Japanese cities? What do you think about it? Is there a lot of job opportunities in Tokyo for ...
I don't know about a website like this and I have a japanese contract with a french company so I guess it's not that complicated as a japanese contract non translated ;-) I don't think this is complicated. Read More
Living in Tokyo by Julien
Hi, We don't speak enough about living in Tokyo. What do you think about Tokyo? I heard the way of life is completely different than in other Japanese cities? What do you think about it? Is there a lot of job opportunities in Tokyo for ...
Hey you're welcome ! How to find a job in Tokyo? The easier and faster way to come in Tokyo is in my opinion VIE status (for young french people www.civiweb.com) . Companies are very into this system because they know they will have someone very ... Read More
Living in Tokyo by Julien
Hi, We don't speak enough about living in Tokyo. What do you think about Tokyo? I heard the way of life is completely different than in other Japanese cities? What do you think about it? Is there a lot of job opportunities in Tokyo for ...
I think Tokyo is great ! Great quality of living, no security problems, no unemployment, the only big problems of japan are not enough babies and too many corrupted politicians... Tokyo is never sleeping, lots of people but streets are very large ... Read More
Embarassing moments! by Jo Ann
As travellers, I am sure all of us had this kind of situations, whether you blush or want to get buried somewhere! One of my last real embarrassing moments was back in June, when I was in Amsterdam in family and we had to cross the Red Light ...
1 week ago I was in a lift with 4 japanese girls and I accidentally put my bums on all the buttons... We had to stop at 10 floors before going out, it took like 10 minutes, good laugh... Read More
Cost of living in Asian countries by Julien
Hi everybody, As we began to do in other forums, let's start a topic about the cost of life in Asia. Don't forget to mention where you're living (is it a capital, a small city?) Let's compare the: > accommodation prices > public transportation ...
Tokyo ! > accommodation prices : 280,000 Yens (1800 euros) for unfurnished 63sq.m in a nice area > public transportation fares (tube, bus etc ...) : 7,600 Yens (50 euros) per month (paid by my company ;) > food prices(per month, how much does it ... Read More
When expat life really sucks..... by oreneta
OK folks, when it really really sucks, when you have no idea why your doing this...but your still there for a while, what do you do? How do you pick yourself up and start making it better?
Well perfect, then watch soccer with beers and pizza... Am I categorizing people ? ;-) Btw Jo ann, I'm from Montpellier ! Hope you're having a good time there... (Not in Le polygone I guess... ;-) Read More
The most expensive city in the world by Julien
It's not Tokyo anymore! Here is the list: 10 MOST EXPENSIVE CITIES 1st - Oslo, Norway 2nd - Tokyo, Japan 3rd - Reykjavik, Iceland = 4th - Osaka, Japan = 4th Paris, France 6th - Copenhagen, Denmark 7th - London, UK 8th - Zurich, Switzerland 9th - ...
London is definitely the most expensive place in the world except for beer (6 euros to take the train to the next station !!!!) Tokyo is not so expensive, most of the studies are based on Western people needs, that's why it's often first, but asian ... Read More
When expat life really sucks..... by oreneta
OK folks, when it really really sucks, when you have no idea why your doing this...but your still there for a while, what do you do? How do you pick yourself up and start making it better?
I eat confit de canard and Foie gras, drink good wine ! If you're a girl I guess shopping is a solution... Read More