RetireJapan

Thanks for the information. Looking fwd to a return trip now.

Hi. I've been hearing anecdotally about how good Miyakojima is for snorkel and scuba excursions. A cursory online search provides many firms, large and small. Any recommendations for those that have been there recently would be much appreciated.

Just spent a week in Doha. Amazing city and I'd recommend a stopover if time permits. Absolutely no issues whatsoever as a couple with different surnames at hotel or anywhere else. Qatar Airways was excellent and the late departure/overnight flight made a big difference in terms of getting a few hou...

Seems pretty clear. Thanks for the feedback.

I have a question regarding the taxation of a home leave allowance, and I'm wondering if anyone here has any insights or experiences they could share. My employment package here in Tokyo includes a bi-annual flight home. There are 2 options: 1. Buy ticket and get reimbursed from employer (apparently...

Anything for the heart, I fully recommend the Cardiovascular Institute in Roppongi.

https://www.cvi-facility.jp/

They have some English speaking doctors.

Notification from my Canadian bank that money transfers into Japan will require a verification of My Number beginning this month... what if recipient does not have a My Number?

My work is with a US based online school. I teach kids from all over the world in a few subjects, one of which is personal finance. I do other things for the school as well and so I end up engaging in flexible work for about 20 hours a week, roughly 30 weeks a year accounting for all the holidays. ...

International school Phys. Ed. teacher.

Tokyo.

RetireJapan wrote: ↑Thu Jun 01, 2023 4:41 am We had to renovate my in-laws' place as it could not be rebuilt. Cost 25m yen for a complete renovation (from the walls in). Very happy with the results.

May I ask which company you used for the renos?