Question for readers of expat blogs

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For those of you who like reading about peoples' experiences in Japan (through blogs or what have you), what kind of posts would you want to see? Or what kind of things would you want to know more about than others?

I'm currently blogging about my time in Japan now, but I'm kind of curious to see what people would want to read from expat blogs, so yeah... any answers?  

[Ghin - Aoiichi]

I would like to know , how much it costs to move there. I like lets all my stuff.

Or just boxes of clothes. Also how about how to find a place to stay/live.

AND how to find a job maybe? Other than being an english teacher.  

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GuinAoiichi

I would like to know , how much it costs to move there. I like lets all my stuff.

Or just boxes of clothes. Also how about how to find a place to stay/live.

AND how to find a job maybe? Other than being an english teacher.

Unfortunately I know none of those things. ( ´･ω･`; ) Maybe someone els e in the guild can help with that... or Japan-Guide.Com could help as well.

There's also job listings in Japan that you can find at various websites, some examples: Gaijin Pot, Jobs In Japan, Job Seek Japan.  

[Ghin - Aoiichi]

Hey Thanks. How bout this, how do you get into a Uni in Japan?

Like lets say i want to learn Japanese, then again im in the states.  

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GuinAoiichi

Hey Thanks. How bout this, how do you get into a Uni in Japan?

Like lets say i want to learn Japanese, then again im in the states.

Well, I'm currently studying abroad through a program with my university, but if you pass JLPT N2 you should be able to apply and go to universities in Japan without having to go through a uni in the states, but that's if you want to take normal classes while in Japan.

I think you can apply to some universities in Japan, but most will only take you if you have extremely good Japanese. The best (and easiest) way is just to do a year/semester studying abroad at the Japanese university of your choice/that's paired with your university. (This way you'll also get classes focused on teaching you Japanese)

If you still like it by the end of the year/semester, it could be possible to transfer to that uni from your own? I don't know, I've never actually tried. But once again I think it would also depend on your Japanese level and whether or not the uni accepts you.  

[Ghin - Aoiichi]

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GuinAoiichi

Hey Thanks. How bout this, how do you get into a Uni in Japan?

Like lets say i want to learn Japanese, then again im in the states.

Well, I'm currently studying abroad through a program with my university, but if you pass JLPT N2 you should be able to apply and go to universities in Japan without having to go through a uni in the states, but that's if you want to take normal classes while in Japan.

I think you can apply to some universities in Japan, but most will only take you if you have extremely good Japanese. The best (and easiest) way is just to do a year/semester studying abroad at the Japanese university of your choice/that's paired with your university. (This way you'll also get classes focused on teaching you Japanese)

If you still like it by the end of the year/semester, it could be possible to transfer to that uni from your own? I don't know, I've never actually tried. But once again I think it would also depend on your Japanese level and whether or not the uni accepts you.

Thanks a bunch for the info. How from begining Japanese is JPLT N2 ?? I took Japanese all the way to Begining 2 . But there arent any colleges or Unis near me that teach Japanese. Thanks again. Oh yeah what are some good Japanese Universitys to look at?  

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GuinAoiichi

Jade-Maree

GuinAoiichi

Hey Thanks. How bout this, how do you get into a Uni in Japan?

Like lets say i want to learn Japanese, then again im in the states.

Well, I'm currently studying abroad through a program with my university, but if you pass JLPT N2 you should be able to apply and go to universities in Japan without having to go through a uni in the states, but that's if you want to take normal classes while in Japan.

I think you can apply to some universities in Japan, but most will only take you if you have extremely good Japanese. The best (and easiest) way is just to do a year/semester studying abroad at the Japanese university of your choice/that's paired with your university. (This way you'll also get classes focused on teaching you Japanese)

If you still like it by the end of the year/semester, it could be possible to transfer to that uni from your own? I don't know, I've never actually tried. But once again I think it would also depend on your Japanese level and whether or not the uni accepts you.

Thanks a bunch for the info. How from begining Japanese is JPLT N2 ?? I took Japanese all the way to Begining 2 . But there arent any colleges or Unis near me that teach Japanese. Thanks again. Oh yeah what are some good Japanese Universitys to look at?

Uh, I'm not sure. If you look on the JLPT site there should be example exams, and then you can figure out your level from there.

You could also try applying for a college that teaches Japanese through distance instead of on campus since there are none nearby that do?

Some people quite like Temple University, Sophia University (I think), some others you could try are Hiroshima, Nagoya, Chubu, Rikkyo... I honestly don't know what's good or not. I'm just studying for a year abroad at Chubu Uni.  

[Ghin - Aoiichi]

Jade-Maree

GuinAoiichi

Jade-Maree

GuinAoiichi

Hey Thanks. How bout this, how do you get into a Uni in Japan?

Like lets say i want to learn Japanese, then again im in the states.

Well, I'm currently studying abroad through a program with my university, but if you pass JLPT N2 you should be able to apply and go to universities in Japan without having to go through a uni in the states, but that's if you want to take normal classes while in Japan.

I think you can apply to some universities in Japan, but most will only take you if you have extremely good Japanese. The best (and easiest) way is just to do a year/semester studying abroad at the Japanese university of your choice/that's paired with your university. (This way you'll also get classes focused on teaching you Japanese)

If you still like it by the end of the year/semester, it could be possible to transfer to that uni from your own? I don't know, I've never actually tried. But once again I think it would also depend on your Japanese level and whether or not the uni accepts you.

Thanks a bunch for the info. How from begining Japanese is JPLT N2 ?? I took Japanese all the way to Begining 2 . But there arent any colleges or Unis near me that teach Japanese. Thanks again. Oh yeah what are some good Japanese Universitys to look at?

Uh, I'm not sure. If you look on the JLPT site there should be example exams, and then you can figure out your level from there.

You could also try applying for a college that teaches Japanese through distance instead of on campus since there are none nearby that do?

Some people quite like Temple University, Sophia University (I think), some others you could try are Hiroshima, Nagoya, Chubu, Rikkyo... I honestly don't know what's good or not. I'm just studying for a year abroad at Chubu Uni.

Hey thanks for your Help now i at least i have a starting point. 3nodding  

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GuinAoiichi

Jade-Maree

GuinAoiichi

Jade-Maree

GuinAoiichi

Hey Thanks. How bout this, how do you get into a Uni in Japan?

Like lets say i want to learn Japanese, then again im in the states.

Well, I'm currently studying abroad through a program with my university, but if you pass JLPT N2 you should be able to apply and go to universities in Japan without having to go through a uni in the states, but that's if you want to take normal classes while in Japan.

I think you can apply to some universities in Japan, but most will only take you if you have extremely good Japanese. The best (and easiest) way is just to do a year/semester studying abroad at the Japanese university of your choice/that's paired with your university. (This way you'll also get classes focused on teaching you Japanese)

If you still like it by the end of the year/semester, it could be possible to transfer to that uni from your own? I don't know, I've never actually tried. But once again I think it would also depend on your Japanese level and whether or not the uni accepts you.

Thanks a bunch for the info. How from begining Japanese is JPLT N2 ?? I took Japanese all the way to Begining 2 . But there arent any colleges or Unis near me that teach Japanese. Thanks again. Oh yeah what are some good Japanese Universitys to look at?

Uh, I'm not sure. If you look on the JLPT site there should be example exams, and then you can figure out your level from there.

You could also try applying for a college that teaches Japanese through distance instead of on campus since there are none nearby that do?

Some people quite like Temple University, Sophia University (I think), some others you could try are Hiroshima, Nagoya, Chubu, Rikkyo... I honestly don't know what's good or not. I'm just studying for a year abroad at Chubu Uni.

Hey thanks for your Help now i at least i have a starting point. 3nodding

No problem♥ Good luck with it.

Nothing else you can think of that you'd like to see in expat blogs?  

[Ghin - Aoiichi]

Oh yeah i read in a Japanese site for expats i guess, that The Japanese governent gives you land to farm ?? IF you plan to live there and raise a family?? I think the article mention something about it being because of the ageing population? I just want to know if that is even true. Not that want to start a family.  

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GuinAoiichi

Oh yeah i read in a Japanese site for expats i guess, that The Japanese governent gives you land to farm ?? IF you plan to live there and raise a family?? I think the article mention something about it being because of the ageing population? I just want to know if that is even true. Not that want to start a family.

That is something I definitely have no idea about, but somehow I kind of don't think it's true lol  

[Ghin - Aoiichi]

Jade-Maree

GuinAoiichi

Oh yeah i read in a Japanese site for expats i guess, that The Japanese governent gives you land to farm ?? IF you plan to live there and raise a family?? I think the article mention something about it being because of the ageing population? I just want to know if that is even true. Not that want to start a family.

That is something I definitely have no idea about, but somehow I kind of don't think it's true lol

I thought so. Lol.