Kitsken
Filipino expat in Japan
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10
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About me
Filipino, Married with children
Speaks English Filipino Japanese
Registration: 05 May 2017
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Work and Study SCAM by Uiriam
Greetings, I planned for years to do this amazing journey to Japan through ***, offering me lots of possibilities and things. Bottom line, discovered that after applying to study visa and work visa, the first one got rejected, the second no idea ...
Depends on your country but you should report to local authority instead. International page or not even japan controls the law against scammers in your country. Like in my country, the Philippines we have a list of trusted agencies and has 0 ... Read More
Cost of living 2019 in Japan by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As we usually do each year, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
How much does it cost to rent an apartment or a house in Japan? How about buying an apartment or a house in Japan? -I live with my wife's owned detached house, yearly village tax is 12,000jpy, quarterly paid. How much do you pay on average for ... Read More
Bank loans in Japan by Priscilla
Hello, Finances and banking can sometimes be a headache for many expats, especially when it comes to taking out bank loans. Is it difficult for an expat to get approved for a bank loan in Japan? What are the types of bank loans available ...
I work at a Mitsubishi Motors owned company through "haken kaisha" for 2yrs now. I earn at least 350man yen a year. Interest rates are really insane! 18% for card loan, 15% for credit revolving. Card I first got was from Yahoo! Japan, ... Read More
Bank loans in Japan by Priscilla
Hello, Finances and banking can sometimes be a headache for many expats, especially when it comes to taking out bank loans. Is it difficult for an expat to get approved for a bank loan in Japan? What are the types of bank loans available ...
Most if not, all bank loans requires a permanent residency in your residence card. I tried applying with my spouse visa and only got 1 company to approve my application which is Aiful, a sarakin loan. 17% up to 300k, after a year it'll be up to ... Read More
Traffic in Japan by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Which city or area do you live in in Japan, and how do you find the traffic? How long does it take to commute to work or run errands? Is there a rush hour in your city? What times of the day would you recommend people to ...
i usually ride my motorbike but follow car rules. ave speed overall is usually at 30kph if you follow the road speed limit of 30-50kph. If you ignore that and go to a mountain road instead, you could beat expressways speeds! Heavy Traffic is usually ... Read More
Paying bills in Japan by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What bills do you pay? If you are renting, are bills included in the price of rent, and is this common practice in Japan? How can you pay your bills (e.g. online, at provider's store, at the post office)? Which is the most ...
BTW payments visa credit card has no extra fees, you get 1 to 2% points and rewards! If you don't have a credit card yet, try Line Debit! It also works! Read More
Paying bills in Japan by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What bills do you pay? If you are renting, are bills included in the price of rent, and is this common practice in Japan? How can you pay your bills (e.g. online, at provider's store, at the post office)? Which is the most ...
Mostly by credit card,and i pay my credit card by auto charge from my bank account. From phone to internet to celphone and loans and online shopping. The easiest credit card is Yahoo Card! Limit is only 100k but still it's enough for some ... Read More
What are the dos and don'ts of finding a job in Japan? by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Where is the best place to start when looking for a job in Japan? Is it better to job-hunt by directly contacting the company of your interest, or should job-seekers rely on a recruitment agency, for example? Are there any ...
Got my job through hellowork, but then i found another job online nearby. I forgot the site but you can filter by job type, industry, job status if just baito, contract or full, location, and others. Interview wasn't hard, just make sure you ... Read More
How to save money in Japan by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you plan your budget before your move to Japan? If so, how did you go about it? How do you save money in your day to day life? Do you find there are any areas where you can't cut costs? Do you have any tips about saving ...
Found it on some job websites. Guess i got lucky? My previous company didn't have such salary, always overtime no pay, that's why i left! Read More
How to save money in Japan by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you plan your budget before your move to Japan? If so, how did you go about it? How do you save money in your day to day life? Do you find there are any areas where you can't cut costs? Do you have any tips about saving ...
i save money by doing overtime at work. Not only do you save your self from doing non sense things like going to the mall, park, or just lying around, you earn money with that time you couldve been doing nothing. Imagine, you do work from 8-5, you ... Read More