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  1. iamyuu

    pocket wifi question

    Probably doesn’t have the area code. Should have 03 in front if Tokyo. Or maybe just add 0 in your case.
  2. iamyuu

    Do I need documents

    Japanese govt haven’t released much info after Kishida’s announcement, but my understanding is that border health controls remain the same but visa requirements will be relaxed from Oct 11. Which means you’ll first need to check if your country is on the visa-waiver list when it is released...
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    Daily WHO Reports for the Coronavirus Outbreak (Link)

    AF/AR closed again temporarily from today, Jul 17th.
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    Current Corona rules for tourists willing to visit?

    Thanks, bro, for the insight on the process. I heard that “rental car” can mean renting a car to drive yourself or getting a hired car & driver, both by hired car companies approved by MHLW for use by new arrivals. Quick question - from the test area until the hired car pickup area, are we...
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    Rugby Strategy - JPN vs IRE Question

    “How do you get a bonus point in the Rugby World Cup? RUGBY World Cupteams receive four points for a win, two points for a draw and nothing for a defeat by more than eight points. A team will receive ONE extra point if they score four or more tries in a single match, and ONE extra point if they...
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    Mountain Day and Obon Holidays

    Yeah, as I said, it is arguable whether single salarymen are more cheap/stingy or vice-versa. I just guessed they were because most single salarymen are young with relatively lower salary. Also, wife controlling the finances is not as common as in the past.
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    Mountain Day and Obon Holidays

    From talking to a few providers, holiday periods can be a mixed bag. For the establishments, some girls choose to take holidays during that time, so reduced number of choices. For customers, holiday periods are usually 家族サービス time (spending time with the family) for Japanese salarymen with...
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    The Big One

    Good to read that @TAG Manager will still be around long-term to run TAG and contribute to a vibrant P4P scene in Japan! I guess long-term residents have already learned to live and accept the risks of the Big One, and focus on other aspects of their life. The Big One is probably more of a...
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    The Big One

    Found this news article today - http://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/AJ201707040006.html Not sure what percentage of TAG members are living in Japan, but it does make me wonder if the looming risk of the so-called Big One affects the long term plans of foreigners resident in Japan. Personally for...
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    Golden Week 2017

    Mind sharing your Golden Week plans, or any cool suggestions for things to do in the Kanto area that period? Another overseas trip for me this year, as I have been doing the last 5 years. Southeast Asia this time. Can't remember what I did in Tokyo during Golden Week 6 years back. Must have been...
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    Premium Friday

    Sigh, my company is not one of those adopting the Premium Friday initiative (urging its employees to leave work early on the last Friday of each month, with the hope that they will spend more money). Anyone here lucky enough to get to leave early today at 15:00?
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    Christmas Eve-only Boyfriend?

    Some of you may have read this article on JapanToday today - https://www.japantoday.com/category/lifestyle/view/40-of-japanese-women-ok-with-christmas-eve-only-boyfriend Fancy your chances for a one-night stand (or more) this Saturday? ;)
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    Where Are You From?

    Planet of the Apes. "Damn them, damn them all to hell!”