Posted on Sep 15, 2015
Who has traveled to or was stationed in Japan? Would you consider living there? Why?
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I almost took a job in Japan. To teach English to the kids there....but my kids were still young and I didn't want to move them there.
Then my kids grew up and even though they are out of the house, I still use them as an excuse not to move over there.
They have six months on six months off teaching positions in Japan. I'm thinking about applying.
Has anyone on RallyPoint been to Japan? How did you like it? Would you consider moving there?
I almost took a job in Japan. To teach English to the kids there....but my kids were still young and I didn't want to move them there.
Then my kids grew up and even though they are out of the house, I still use them as an excuse not to move over there.
They have six months on six months off teaching positions in Japan. I'm thinking about applying.
Has anyone on RallyPoint been to Japan? How did you like it? Would you consider moving there?
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Sgt Kelli Mays I was stationed there at Yokota. I loved it. I'd move there today if I had a job that would sustain the high cost of living.
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Unfortunately, I've never been assigned to Japan... Lots of TDY's, but never assigned... Totally enjoyed each time I was there, and I think if I had been stationed there, I would have totally enjoyed the experience!!! :)
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I was stationed there 1951-1953 and took my discharge there, married and lived there while working for the Dept of the Army until 1959. I went back to visit in 2010 and enjoyed it except all the places I had lived no longer existed but were torn down and modernized. Such is progress. It is still beautiful and as I am bi-lingual, except for the high cost of living there now, I would return. If you teach there most schools help find you a less expensive place to live and some provide access to cars. The residential streets are 2 way and about 16 feet or so wide so it is tricky. Trains are excellent transportation and reliable and on time. Busses are plentiful. Give it a try!
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Sgt Kelli Mays
I'm contemplating it. My mom is in her 80's...I want to stay close to her now...yes...they actually find families that will let you live with them. It sounds pretty awesome. Love the trains...It's too bad the US doesn't have such efficient modes of transportation.
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