Mike J.

Dying to go back to Japan after studying abroad there in college and teaching English for a couple years. Take me back to the cheap izakaya and beer gardens!

Gym membership

Mike J.

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Just make sure that you fulfilled the minimum amount of time in your contract to quit. I think my gym was 4 months

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Can't find the drink from years ago

Mike J.

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hate to break it to you, but you may have gotten something sold for a limited time only. Japan loves going through new flavors every month or so and you never see a lot of them again.

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Where can you sell used appliances?

Mike J.

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Craigslist or there are facebook groups like Tokyo Sayonara Sale where you can sell things.

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Can I bring my bike on a train?

Mike J.

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I have a friend who got drunk a few stations over and wanted to be a RESPONSIBLE CITIZEN by not riding it home. Took it on the train but got yelled at that it was dangerous and had to get off one stat...

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Is it worth getting a commuter pass?

Mike J.

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Everything they said above. But remember, only get it for months that matter. Like...are you still going to work this month every day?

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Do you get carded in Japan?

Mike J.

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Nope, not usually! They ask you to push a button confirming you're legal at the register but I've never been asked for ID. Same at restaurants.

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Mexican Food

Mike J.

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La Jolla in Hiroo and Chiles in Harajuku are awesome!

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When to postpone trip until?

Mike J.

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Yeah I wouldn't reschedule anything until you know for sure. Who knows what will be happening in 3 to 6 months?

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Is it worth getting a JR Rail pass?

Mike J.

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If you're going to in Japan for like a week at least and you'll be traveling around the country, then it's worth it. If your trip is short or you stay in one area for all of it, then you w...

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US expats, do you pay taxes for both countries?

Mike J.

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Foreign Earned Income Exclusion. Look that up and see if it applies to you. If it does, sweet! You just need to turn in paperwork.

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