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by RayC
Thu Nov 14, 2024 3:22 am
Forum: Small Business/Self-employment
Topic: Starting a NPO in Japan
Replies: 1
Views: 328

Re: Starting a NPO in Japan

Hi! I havent started a NPO in Japan but I love to join one when i moved to Japan soon. I did watch a NHK World episode of Where We Call Home where there is a NPO that hired Syrian evacuees. https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/2087132/ Maybe you can reach to the NPO in the show for assistance as...
by RayC
Tue Oct 15, 2024 5:14 am
Forum: General
Topic: Car insurance for drivers with Japanese & International licenses
Replies: 8
Views: 770

Re: Car insurance for drivers with Japanese & International licenses

Hi all, Thanks for the info. We are planning to get a used car in Nov. So, my partner will used her Japanese driving license (US convert to Japan). I am visiting in Nov but not moving there until later. So, I will be driving with an international driving license for some time. So, for the insurance ...
by RayC
Sat Oct 05, 2024 10:08 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Car insurance for drivers with Japanese & International licenses
Replies: 8
Views: 770

Car insurance for drivers with Japanese & International licenses

Hi! My partner is in Japan now and will be getting a car and a Japanese driving license soon. Whereas, I will be visiting Japan and driving for a short visit with an international driving license. What type of car insurance in Japan that can cover both types of drivers for the same car?
by RayC
Tue Sep 24, 2024 10:51 pm
Forum: Real Estate
Topic: Akiya Property all the rage - anyone buying one?
Replies: 29
Views: 3126

Re: Akiya Property all the rage - anyone buying one?

Hi! Looks like great work in supporting the house foundation. Have you thought of bracing and bolting the house? I did it recently with my house in California, with help from a contractor and state funding. While houses in Japan may be built differently than in the US, there can be more done for the...
by RayC
Tue Sep 24, 2024 4:12 am
Forum: Real Estate
Topic: Akiya Property all the rage - anyone buying one?
Replies: 29
Views: 3126

Re: Akiya Property all the rage - anyone buying one?

Hi! I am new to RetireJapan. This is actually my first post on the forum. I am planning to set up a home base in Japan (within an hour train ride/drive from Urawa, Saitama) in 2025 in order to be closer to family (in-laws) who are getting older. We are currently looking for a used, detached house, i...