Monthly Archives: January 2009

Re-Entry Permit

After you have a Gaijin Card and a VISA then you can get a Re-Entry permit into Japan. A Re-entry Permit will allow you to leave the country and re-enter without having to give up your Gaijin Card and without … Continue reading

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Pancrase

One of Japan’s leading MMA fighting leagues is called Pancrase. Pancrase describes itself as: Hybrid Wrestling is a professional sport in which athletes compete employing techniques, physical strength, mental power, intelligence and luck. Utilizing punching, kicking, throwing and submission techniques conducted … Continue reading

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Owning a car in Japan

Owning and operating a car in Japan involves numerous expenses. These include compulsory inspections (shakken) every two to three years, various taxes, mandatory and optional insurance, high parking costs in cities, and expensive toll expressways. Gasoline isn’t cheap either.

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Mighty Crown

Japan is home to the second biggest reggae artist network in the world next to Jamaica. “Mighty Crown” from Yokohama is Japan’s hometown favorite. They have a gang of talented artists in their group such as “Fireball”, “Papa B” and … Continue reading

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No-mi-hou-dai 飲み放題

For 3,000 JPY or so you can walk into a local Karaoke Box that offers No-mi-hou-dai or all-u-can-drink for various periods of time or the entire night. Most Karaoke boxes will offer this for shochu and draft beer but not … Continue reading

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