Going to Japan

[rune1241]

Whats up. I will be in Japan this fall, and was wondering if there are any people on here in Osaka? I would love to meet some car folks who can show me a thing or two. Ill be there for 4 months so hit me up.

[dizzariot]

Military? How are you going to Japan?

[rune1241]

Through a study abroad program at my school

[dizzariot]

Lucky...I wanted to do that, but then I decided joining the military was better because I'd be getting paid while I'm there!

[rune1241]

haha lucky. I wish i was getting paid. I really want to buy an FD while I'm over there.

[dizzariot]

haha lucky. I wish i was getting paid. I really want to buy an FD while I'm over there.

Dude that's EXACTLY what I want to do hahahahha. I'm gonna scoop some goodies for my SR Hatch as well.:D

Do you speak the language? I took Japanese for 3 semesters. I can read, write, and converse VERY MINIMALLY...but it's enough to read signs lol.

[rune1241]

Im the exact same man!

[Midnight Shift]

I live in Shikoku, about 5 hours from Osaka, so I drive over there quite often actually. If your going to be there in October, this where to go...!

2 Drift Events in West Japan!!! (http://zilvia.net/f/japan/463515-2-drift-events-west-j-pan.html)

[rune1241]

I am so down to go!

[dizzariot]

I live in Shikoku, about 5 hours from Osaka, so I drive over there quite often actually. If your going to be there in October, this where to go...!

2 Drift Events in West Japan!!! (http://zilvia.net/f/japan/463515-2-drift-events-west-j-pan.html)

How did you make the move to Japan?

[fliprayzin240sx]

You can always be an Engrish teacher...

[dizzariot]

You can always be an Engrish teacher...

True dat. You need a degree though. My girlfriend has a millionaire Grandpa in Japan...guy was a principal, then superintendent, and now owner of a high school in his name. I just don't want to mooch :keke:

[rune1241]

I really want help finding an fd over there lol, so if anyone has any tips, let me know.

[Midnight Shift]

How did you make the move to Japan?

I'm on the JET Programme which is a government teaching job at junior high and elementary schools! It's great if you want to live in Japan, drive a mean car, have a job that pays well and you'll be prepared to live in Japanese society should you try and pursue something else afterwards! Plus, if you live in the middle of nowhere, your Japanese skills will get killer, as your English skills will deteriorate! I would NOT recommend working for an English conversation school (unless you know for a fact that they are legit...) because most of the time they will try and screw you out of paying for your medical insurance...

Regardless if you teach English or work at a regular company, if your not married to a citizen or fall under a special visa category, you'll have to have a university degree to get a visa and a job...

I really want help finding an fd over there lol, so if anyone has any tips, let me know.

If your going to be schoolin' in a big city...unless you're rich (and you might be...) having a car is going to be overkill! You'll have to pay anywhere from 10,000 yen to 60,000 yen a month JUST for a parking spot...plus you'll tack on a huge expense if the car you get doesn't have a valid vehicle inspection (here is my guide to doing it yourself for cheap (http://usershaken.weebly.com/)!) plus gas is 7 bucks a gallon (160-170 yen/liter!!!!!!) and as we all know the FD's are shit on gas consumption! PLUS, driving in a big city, the highway fees are expensive...but that's where you can find some mean cars cruising late at night....

However, I don't want to KILL your dream...Here is where I would recommend you buy your FD in Osaka...AUTO SPORT RABBIT. (http://www.goo-net.com/usedcar_shop/0700946/stock.html)..These guys are LEGIT! All they sell are FD's, FC's and RX-8's....I was an envelope full of cash close to buying one there about two years ago...but I got a killer deal on my S13 that I couldn't refuse!

[rune1241]

I know lol, it would be literally just to drive on the weekends lol. I just want the full experience you know.

[rune1241]

Totally here in Japan now lol. And yes, getting a car will be a fun little challenge. This place is pretty awesome though.

[EvilRB]

Lucky man, have fun!
I've been on trips but living there for a few months is on my dream list!
One of the few places in the world that are!

[Midnight Shift]

Totally here in Japan now lol. And yes, getting a car will be a fun little challenge. This place is pretty awesome though.

Congrats on getting here in one piece! Were going to be drifting HUGE over in Ehime Prefecture ALL DAY on the 21st of October, so let me know if you feel like hopping on a train and holding it down!

[240cracker]

good lucky out there man! take some pics and keep us updated.

[rune1241]

Congrats on getting here in one piece! Were going to be drifting HUGE over in Ehime Prefecture ALL DAY on the 21st of October, so let me know if you feel like hopping on a train and holding it down!

I am so down!

[dizzariot]

LUCKY BASTARD. Have fun man! Get me every rare S13 part known to man!

[rune1241]

well I guess I will use this thread for now lol. But pretty soon Ill be blogging about it
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[rune1241]

@ midnight shift, Where in the prefecture is the event?

[dizzariot]

WHAT THE FUCK...jealous...

[Midnight Shift]

@ midnight shift, Where in the prefecture is the event?

It's at Setonaikai Circuit!

33.886662,133.012104 - Google Maps (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=33.886662,133.012104&hl=en&ll=33.889299,133.015509&spn=0.035482,0.077162&num=1&t=h&z=14)

[rune1241]

Sweet! thanks man

[MrKV]

I miss Japan. Lived there for 10 years, but my wife will be joining the military so hopefully I can use her to go back hahaha. Japan > all countries :)

[rune1241]

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[Salvadorian561]

You're so lucky man! Have fun keep taking pictures!

[fliprayzin240sx]

I'd stay the fuck away from FDs just cuz of the gas mileage. $7-8 per gallon, 13-14 city gas mileage and insurance will fucking murder you.

[whitersx02]

well I guess I will use this thread for now lol. But pretty soon Ill be blogging about it...

where was those pictures taken at?

[rune1241]

Osaka. In the kansai area

[Smurf_240SX]

Osaka Namba is pretty nice if you want to go out for drinks an socialize I recommend Bar Zerro its a foreigner bar, I went a couple months ago the atmosphere is great there so are the bar tenders, They speak english so they can prolly tell you some good spots to hang out around there.

[rune1241]

Thanks for the advice! Im really trying to improve my language skills while here. Gotta research the car community here as well for my scholarship.

[rune1241]

Thanks for the advice! Im really trying to improve my language skills while here. Gotta research the car community here as well for my scholarship.

[rune1241]

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[rune1241]

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