I believe in relation to fishing from previous reading that every city or prefecture (dont remember which one) you will be required to obtain a license to fish. Eg in one river you might need more...

Japanese 2.3.3 Extremely great dictionary program, includes search by english, romaji, kana, kanji. can build vocabulary lists etcetera.
iKana and iKanji - great for practicing. iKanji can teach you...

I wouldnt worry about the Japanese robbing/attacking you. This is highly unlikely, for the mostpart everyone will leave you alone as long as your not camping where you shouldnt be. I would be worried...

BTW how are you getting 95KM from Osaka to Oi District direct? Minimum I am getting is 120ish and this is if you would cut straight through the Kyoto mountain ranges. (Using google maps)

Sincerest apologies then, however isn't there a mountain range that would stop radiated air particles from reaching Osaka, I don't know much about ibaraki so can't comment on the region between tokai...

Quite true, you can't stop everything. Haha no reason to live in fear

Your info is wrong, Fukui is 200 kilometers approximately away from central osaka (where that ring of nuclear power plants are)

Tokyo on the other hand is situated only 100 or so kilometers away...

If your that worried about radiation, your best bet if you wish to stay long term in Japan is Osaka. Osaka looks the furthest away to any nuclear reactor in Japan.
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Hey thanks for the advice, to start with i'd be looking at buying some old studio 1DK or 2DK and fix them up nice with imported materials from my factory. I probably wouldnt sell them and just keep...

Very hard to find information on the internet for that, but there is one key strength I have that many others don't. I have direct access to log suppliers, I buy the logs, mill the logs, process the...

Pineapple Glazed Ham, A Buche de Noel, Rum and Raisin Bread loaf with some salad. Too much leftover ham!

Something about timber is, you can never have enough, and demand highly outstrips supply practically everywhere in the world and that includes Japan. But like any business idea, theres no way to...

Yes I have and I actually like Japanese Carpentry, but in a country of 100million + people I have something that most Japanese carpenters dont have (high quality solid hardwoods that are very hard to...

Hey everyone thanks for the wide array of advice, I think im going to purchase a Miele double cook range, it seems there is a service/sales department in Japan, so spare parts and installation should...

While I do agree driving when drunk is completely stupid and dangerous, I think Japan is a bit too excessive by saying 0% BAC reading. If you want to have a beer or a glass of wine over lunch you...

Where have you been breathtested in Aus, In Brisbane you drive around on a Friday or Saturday night theres a high chance you'll get breathtested. I've never had the 'speak you name and address' - its...

Transformer issues? and issues relating to installation?

Thanks, it would probably be a good idea to introduce myself with all the local neighbours as I plan on using that storage land as my business premises as well as storage for my own personal goods...

Thanks from reading what you went through, it might be a better idea for me to go the cooktop oban renji route. You wouldnt happen to know how many KVA I would need to power a house similar to yours...

Also if your a beer fan, give Orion draft a go. Not bad on a hot day :p

Never been breathalzyed in Japan, but have been on numerous occasions in Australia.

While its probably not exactly the same, they most likely use the same technology.

In Japan obviously your...

How big a transformer did you need to power the oven?

Hopefully I can find what im after from Osaka Gas and then it means I dont need to import one, shipping costs and costs of the unit are not a...

I can only comment for the main island as I spent about 7 days on the Main Island.

Around Naha (Where the airport is) - Stayed at Chisun Hotel and Resort
Naval underground headquarters
Red...

I'm looking at living slightly north of Otsu, so still within reach of any Int High schools in Otsu city, Kyoto, osaka, Kobe.

But if you were YokohamaTommy you wouldnt have to pay huge sums getting it removed.. :P