http://forum.gaijinpot.com/ Work in Japan, Live in Japan: Japan Job, Life, Love, Hints, Tricks en Wed, 16 May 2012 21:39:11 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forum.gaijinpot.com/images/misc/rss.png http://forum.gaijinpot.com/ http://forum.gaijinpot.com/showthread.php?119486-How-much-does-it-cost-to-set-up-a-corporation-nowadays!&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 14:42:30 GMT Hello!

I've read a number of posts regarding this question now, but I think the laws may have changed since the last threads were started. A friend of mine who manages an up-and-coming band in Sapporo told me that you only need 1 yen in an account now to start a company (corporation or sole proprietorship, I'm not sure!)

But I'm wondering if anyone has recently set up a corporation, and generally how much the whole process costed, including lawyer/accountant fees.

Thanks in advance! ]]> Small business SOHO tre http://forum.gaijinpot.com/showthread.php?119486-How-much-does-it-cost-to-set-up-a-corporation-nowadays! http://forum.gaijinpot.com/showthread.php?119485-Seeking-English-language-translation-of-standard-rental-lease&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 14:28:37 GMT Would anyone be so kind as to post a full English translation of the standard rental lease? I have pursued embassies and online rental agencies to no avail. Many thanks. Would anyone be so kind as to post a full English translation of the standard rental lease? I have pursued embassies and online rental agencies to no avail. Many thanks. ]]> Accommodation djcohn http://forum.gaijinpot.com/showthread.php?119485-Seeking-English-language-translation-of-standard-rental-lease http://forum.gaijinpot.com/showthread.php?119484-Laws-Rules-regarding-water-rights&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 13:30:59 GMT Curious about what Japan's policies are in regards to owning or controlling rivers.

In the U.S. it is basically a state by state issue with some giving the owners of the property a river runs through control of it, but many dictating that you cannot own flowing water.

The reason I ask is that I enjoy kayaking and I'm wondering what my rights are if I want to just drop in at a popular spot that is being used by some type of recreational tours or rentals company.

I've already had a minor run-in with someone who claimed that if I wanted to paddle in waters that they use for payees, I'd have to cough up an hourly fee.

I just smiled and gave a few "wakarimasen"s and continued about my business, but I fear one day it may escalate and I doubt anyone carries around a book of covenants and bylaws.

Obviously most Japanese, to avoid confrontation at all costs, would just bow deeply whilst profusely apologizing and then turn with tail between legs.

I'm not wired like that!

Thanks in advance for any insight on this. ]]> Countryside Living Shakes Spear http://forum.gaijinpot.com/showthread.php?119484-Laws-Rules-regarding-water-rights http://forum.gaijinpot.com/showthread.php?119483-Ginza-Le-Coquelicot-Mole-Removal&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 12:36:32 GMT Hi everyone! I was wondering if anybody who has experience with Ginza Le Coquelicot for Mole Removal? I want to remove several small moles on my face and I am looking for an English speaking clinic to do it. I did some researches and I found Le Coquelicot and Tokyo Skin Clinic. Tokyo Skin Clinic is... Hi everyone! I was wondering if anybody who has experience with Ginza Le Coquelicot for Mole Removal? I want to remove several small moles on my face and I am looking for an English speaking clinic to do it. I did some researches and I found Le Coquelicot and Tokyo Skin Clinic. Tokyo Skin Clinic is very expensive and Le Coquelicot seems reasonable. I am leaning towards Le Coquelicot now but I would like to get some reviews before the surgery. First of all, what is the best way to remove moles without leaving scars? Is it laser or traditional surgery (Knife)? If anyone has experience removing mole in Tokyo, please share your experience. Thank you!

Here is the link for Ginza Le Coquelicot

http://www.coquelicot.co.jp/en/index02.html ]]> Health shhk88 http://forum.gaijinpot.com/showthread.php?119483-Ginza-Le-Coquelicot-Mole-Removal http://forum.gaijinpot.com/showthread.php?119482-Interac-Questions&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 12:11:19 GMT Oh hey folks

Just completed my MA in Bristol, because this country is messed up, i'm to come to another country which is just as ruined, Japan!

I have no teaching certificate or experience. Applied to Interrac and got through the first stage, so happy! Have phone interview tomorrow. What questions should i ask exactly?

Any positive help much appreciated

Thanks yousguys

I hear China pays better but I do loves me some Japanese film and video games! ]]> Teaching Jobs Education Cosi http://forum.gaijinpot.com/showthread.php?119482-Interac-Questions http://forum.gaijinpot.com/showthread.php?119481-WWF-s-fight-against-progress&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 11:20:37 GMT It's all explained nicely here:

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/05...planet_report/ ]]> Latest International News Deathblob http://forum.gaijinpot.com/showthread.php?119481-WWF-s-fight-against-progress http://forum.gaijinpot.com/showthread.php?119480-the-definitive-fukushima-after-effects-thread&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 10:18:04 GMT how affected have you been from fukushima

vote on the poll

also do you think this video is nonsense or real?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rbm_MH3nSdM

i think it's real but the idea of eating too much vitamins doesn't interest me much ]]> Latest Japan News the tokyo ape http://forum.gaijinpot.com/showthread.php?119480-the-definitive-fukushima-after-effects-thread http://forum.gaijinpot.com/showthread.php?119479-Where-to-buy-a-good-mask&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 10:04:02 GMT i dont want this stuff getting into my ape lungs. http://enenews.com/magazine-headline-radioactive-black-dust-striking-tokyo-metropolitan-area-ive-told-everywhere-city-reporter i dont want this stuff getting into my ape lungs.

http://enenews.com/magazine-headline...-city-reporter ]]> Latest Japan News the tokyo ape http://forum.gaijinpot.com/showthread.php?119479-Where-to-buy-a-good-mask http://forum.gaijinpot.com/showthread.php?119478-how-can-i-learn-kanji-in-6-months&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 09:14:22 GMT hello everyone I really want to learn kanji and stuff in 6 months up to a year MAX. is there any good way of doing this? i want to be able to read and understand japanese websites, games and comics in what way should i arrange my studies so that i can accomplish the above in 6 months... hello everyone

I really want to learn kanji and stuff in 6 months up to a year MAX.

is there any good way of doing this?

i want to be able to read and understand japanese websites, games and comics

in what way should i arrange my studies so that i can accomplish the above in 6 months to 1 year MAX

? ]]> Studying in Japan bestJPsince2008 http://forum.gaijinpot.com/showthread.php?119478-how-can-i-learn-kanji-in-6-months http://forum.gaijinpot.com/showthread.php?119477-The-myth&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 08:03:16 GMT How long were you in Japan before you realize it's a myth that J-girls like good looking white guys? In 9 months here now I have had only two women approach me and both were pushing 40 and quite ugly. Regardless of how nicely I dress, where I sit or the body language I use the women just aren't coming. If it is that easy to get laid here, then I shouldn't ever have to approach a woman, right? I see nothing unrealistic about this ]]> Relationships shyjin http://forum.gaijinpot.com/showthread.php?119477-The-myth http://forum.gaijinpot.com/showthread.php?119476-Age-Discrimination-In-Teaching-Jobs&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 07:02:48 GMT Maybe this topic has been discussed here before, but if so here goes again.

I was wondering if people have had any experience(s) with age discrimination when applying for jobs in Japan.

It doesn't matter the type of position: bottom of the barrel eikaiwai gakko, ALT, part-time, full-time, university, etc.

Do the employers want the 'cute young things' or doesn't it matter when it comes to age?

Cheaper is better and all that.

I know that age discrimination is rampant in the university sector with many job specifying age limits for applicants. ]]> Teaching Jobs Education yankee01 http://forum.gaijinpot.com/showthread.php?119476-Age-Discrimination-In-Teaching-Jobs http://forum.gaijinpot.com/showthread.php?119475-2-5-RAID-Enclosure&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 03:52:18 GMT OK, So I got a couple of extra 2.5(from Mac Books), HDD's. Any thoughts of an enclosure for said HDD? I am admittedly not a hardware guy. ]]> Computers Internet liamoko http://forum.gaijinpot.com/showthread.php?119475-2-5-RAID-Enclosure http://forum.gaijinpot.com/showthread.php?119474-Car-Sharing-Companies-and-their-Requirements&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 03:43:23 GMT Hey folks, So I was looking for a zipcar / flexicar / etc. type of company in Japan. Owning a car in metro Tokyo or Osaka would obviously be ridiculous, but the opportunity to be able to grab one and get out of the city for a few hours on the cheap is extremely appealing. So I found a couple... Hey folks,

So I was looking for a zipcar / flexicar / etc. type of company in Japan. Owning a car in metro Tokyo or Osaka would obviously be ridiculous, but the opportunity to be able to grab one and get out of the city for a few hours on the cheap is extremely appealing.

So I found a couple of them - namely http://timesplus.jp/ .. this looks perfect - rates are reasonable (Y2000 for 6pm to midnight - awesome!) .. and all you have to do is book it instantaneously on your phone and walk up to the car and tap in..

However, as a gaijin, I'm a little stuck. I can easily transfer my aussie license over to a Japanese one - that's no issue. The issue is that they seem to require a LOCAL credit card (in ones name) to sign up. Debit/Bank cards not accepted. Suffice to say, as I'll be entering in August on a working holiday visa, getting a LOCAL credit card would be impossible. It's too bad they don't seem to allow foreign credit cards - got plenty of those.

So my question is .. has anyone successfully been able to sign up for timesplus or something similar being in my situation without a local credit card?

Curious to hear if you have any experience on this one.

Gek ]]> Coming to Japan gekkonaut http://forum.gaijinpot.com/showthread.php?119474-Car-Sharing-Companies-and-their-Requirements http://forum.gaijinpot.com/showthread.php?119473-thepiratebay-se&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 03:39:09 GMT It would appear that thepiratebay.se is down, anyone else experiencing this? It would appear that thepiratebay.se is down, anyone else experiencing this? ]]> Computers Internet liamoko http://forum.gaijinpot.com/showthread.php?119473-thepiratebay-se http://forum.gaijinpot.com/showthread.php?119472-Monthly-allowance&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 02:54:37 GMT I keep hearing lots of husbands give their wives their whole salary and in return get a 10000 to 30000 yen a month allowance. However I feel its absolutely ridiculous I can totally understand if the wifes want to have the money to support the family. Who here receives an allowance from their... I keep hearing lots of husbands give their wives their whole salary and in return get a 10000 to 30000 yen a month allowance.
However I feel its absolutely ridiculous I can totally understand if the wifes want to have the money to support the family. Who here receives an allowance from their spouse? And how much? ]]> Relationships wernst http://forum.gaijinpot.com/showthread.php?119472-Monthly-allowance