Gamze
Japanese expat in Australia
Forum posts
5
About me
Japanese
Lives in Sydney
Registration: 11 May 2011
Activity
Moving to Tokyo in July by iamnotfromjapan
Hello everyone, I am moving from Los Angeles to Tokyo with my wife and daughter in July. In the coming weeks, I have to find an apartment. I will be working next to Yurakucho station. Do you have any recommendation in terms of district and places ...
Hi Laurent I don't know much about North Tokyo except as you said, it is cheaper. Hopefully someone else can help you with those areas specifically. I'll tell you a bit more about several apartments I had and the cost because you might be ... Read More
Moving to Tokyo in July by iamnotfromjapan
Hello everyone, I am moving from Los Angeles to Tokyo with my wife and daughter in July. In the coming weeks, I have to find an apartment. I will be working next to Yurakucho station. Do you have any recommendation in terms of district and places ...
Hi Laurent You didn't specify what your monthly rental budget is. I imagine your company will be paying but it will still matter how much they are willing to cover since some areas can be quite expensive, particularly if you want an American sized ... Read More
Swimming lesson by Mia0808
Hi, does anyone know where I can go for swimming lesson in English? Either one on one tutor or group is fine. I live in Tokyo. Thanks.
Hi Mia Most of the gyms/fitness centers with pools also give lessons. You didn't mention whether you want the lessons for you or for a child. Some of these schools, ... Read More
Possible items to bring to Tokyo from home country by yippy
We know an expat that's currently living in Tokyo and this is her suggestions on what to bring/buy from your home country as things are very expensive there, especially if you live in the foreigner district. Local will be ...
Hi Yippy I raised my son for the first 4 years of his life in Japan and I recommend buying the Japanese brands of diapers. They are a good price and excellent quality. Regarding wet wipes, the Japanese ones are definitely thinner so I always ... Read More
Moving to Tokyo in April 2011 by yippy
Hi there, My family and I will be moving to Tokyo in April and just want to drop a line to say "hello" to everyone. I do have one question, my husband tells me that work hours are long. Can someone tell me what to expect as normal work hours?
Hi Yippy I wouldn't put too much weight on what the contract says. My husband was working in a bank and he was usually the first to leave after 6pm. Most of his co-workers stayed back several more hours. Since you are moving with your family, let me ... Read More