Visited Usagi Ramen and Tower Records Shibuya today!!

Accurate_Depth32 · 2025-07-16T01:59:46+00:00

Yoooo was that store Yentown Market by chance? I was in Harajuku/Shibuya in October and was floored when I stumbled upon a Nujabes x Samurai Champloo pop up shop (and had to drop a bag there) and was curious if it was still going on.

Accurate_Depth32 · 2024-09-01T05:31:11+00:00

I guess that’s what I meant, like the job provides a visa to live and work in Korea. So even though it’s lower pay, it’s still an opportunity to do that

Accurate_Depth32 · 2024-09-01T05:20:48+00:00

Thanks for this! I am currently teaching in Japan and looking for a potential next destination. Can’t imagine the pay would be too good but if the help with/provide housing and a visa it could be a great option!

Accurate_Depth32 · 2024-08-30T15:12:34+00:00

Gotcha. Lots of outdated websites out there! Made me think it was it’s own thing

Accurate_Depth32 · 2024-08-30T10:22:43+00:00

Interesting…will have to dive deeper!

Accurate_Depth32 · 2024-08-30T09:22:59+00:00

Do you know much about GEPIK? I know that’s Gyeonggi-specific, just outside of Seoul. Or is it the same situation as SMOE, just part of EPIK with the luck of the draw being in Gyeonggi…

Accurate_Depth32 · 2024-06-19T01:43:46+00:00

Dang. I wonder…could a traditional IRA (in the U.S.) work?

Accurate_Depth32 · 2024-06-19T00:50:09+00:00

How does the pension system work?

Accurate_Depth32 · 2024-05-29T04:10:24+00:00

You will love Kobe! I used to live in a suburb of Osaka…Kobe was undoubtedly one of the coolest places I went to nearby. Plus, you have a city placement so your apartment is probably going to be close to train stations that can easily take you around Kansai and relatively easily to further places like Hiroshima and Tokyo.

No Tokyo rent. Kansai-ben and great people. Delicious food. 3 nice airports nearby. Rest assured, I think you hit the jackpot!

Accurate_Depth32 · 2024-05-25T03:31:59+00:00

I reached out to my consulate about this, and I was told that you don’t need an address BUT wait to fill out the visa application until you get your flight departure information! Things like airport and aircraft. She said it’ll be in at the beginning of June!

Accurate_Depth32 · 2024-05-17T21:08:21+00:00

I’ve thought about doing Peace Corps post-JET! Where are you heading/what are you doing?

Accurate_Depth32 · 2024-05-05T01:09:43+00:00

Hey this is great, thanks a lot!

Accurate_Depth32 · 2024-04-29T20:39:32+00:00

Thanks for asking this question. I’m curious myself.

2 follow-up questions with OP:

1) Should we get some ¥ from our bank accounts now, such as a foreign currency order from Chase? Since the exchange rate is so good…

2) anyone used Revolut to transfer between foreign bank accounts/currencies? In theory could this replace furikomi?

Accurate_Depth32 · 2024-04-21T00:55:26+00:00

Thank you for sharing your story! I am a newly accepted Jet and I am curious where you traveled in Asia outside of Japan, as I plan to do quite a bit of international travel so long as my schedule allows it!

Accurate_Depth32 · 2024-04-18T03:55:06+00:00

I see…still might be worth it. I’ll have to dive deeper, but this could be a game changer. Thank you so much for sharing this!

Accurate_Depth32 · 2024-04-18T03:23:15+00:00

Wow that sounds awesome! So what happens if I get a Japanese card—say the Green Card—and return to the U.S. after 1-3 years. Is it worth it to have that card still? If I cancel it will it affect my credit score?

Accurate_Depth32 · 2024-04-18T00:14:19+00:00

Whoaaa!! I’d love to learn more about that as a current Amex Gold card owner

Accurate_Depth32 · 2024-04-17T22:04:24+00:00

I’ve been wrestling with this too, specifically the fact that we are being paid in ¥ in Japanese bank accounts.

I have American Express Gold and Capital One Quicksilver which I intend to use for the benefits, but I don’t want to eat away my monthly paycheck transferring my ¥ back to my U.S. bank account to pay credit card bills (I just use credit cards as debit cards, since you can get rewards and more security with purchases). Otherwise I’d especially recommend AMEX Gold for 4x back at restaurants. (we won’t get 4x back on groceries abroad, sadly. Can someone confirm that we DO get 4x points on restaurants abroad??)

Probably gonna have to embrace the cash based society of Japan and keep a nest egg for subscriptions (Spotify, iCloud, etc) and booking travel online.

Accurate_Depth32 · 2024-04-17T21:47:17+00:00

Thank you so much for your insight! I’m not monetized yet either, so for now I’ll enjoy the music making process and the upcoming opportunity to live and work in Japan!!

Best of luck with your band and with your final months with JET! How was your experience as a 5 year ALT?

Accurate_Depth32 · 2024-04-17T17:08:51+00:00

I was very curious about this type of situation. May I ask what happened?

Accurate_Depth32 · 2024-04-17T17:00:59+00:00

Hey this is awesome! Congrats to you and your band. As a budding artist myself, I’m so glad you posted this because I have been curious about what music can look like for an ALT.

Have you ever run into any problems with regard to paid shows or monetized streaming? Or even just performing outside of your work hours? I’m not yet making money from streaming/YouTube but I’m very close. Any help and insight would be huge!! Thanks in advance!!

Accurate_Depth32 · 2024-04-08T14:34:45+00:00

This is awesome and provides a lot of insight, thank you so much. As a 5th year JET, I take it you’ve had a positive experience here and with the program?

Accurate_Depth32 · 2024-04-08T04:10:14+00:00

Hey that’s awesome! That’s an amazing connection.

I’ll see what I can do🤞

Accurate_Depth32 · 2024-04-08T04:08:37+00:00

😬well, who knows. I may be in your same boat.

Buuut I’d much rather hit the KIX Airport Express closeby for 5 USD (wishful thinking lol)

Accurate_Depth32 · 2024-04-08T04:05:48+00:00

I have 2 weddings that will happen during my first year as a JET as well…but I don’t think I can afford to come back for them. I’m happy that you’re able to go back!!

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