For Rent: Reversible Destiny Lofts

Posted on 9月 27, 2008. Filed under: Business and Finance, Culture & Society, LIFE IN JAPAN, Shopping | タグ: , , , , |

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This in from the Pink Tentacle:

This video takes a peek inside their Reversible Destiny Lofts in the Mitaka area of western Tokyo. Designed to stimulate the senses and force inhabitants to use balance, physical strength and imagination, the lofts feature uneven floors, oddly positioned power switches and outlets, walls and surfaces painted a dizzying array of colors, a tiny exit to the balcony, a transparent shower room, irregularly shaped curtainless windows, and more.

For the adventurous, two rental units are now available for 220,000 and 250,000 yen ($2,000/$2,400) per month, which is a bit pricey for Tokyo, but not outrageous. Short-term stays can also be arranged.

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Netto Cafe

Posted on 7月 24, 2008. Filed under: Culture & Society, LIFE IN JAPAN | タグ: , , , , , |

 

Kikiandlala posted the following comment regarding netto cafes:

“The following article talks about temp workers using net cafes as a living space. They didn’t have it before, but these cafes are starting to have P.O. boxes for those who need to give an address for potential employers.

Living in a net cafe sucks, and it should only be done as either a last resort or if you want cheap and don’t expect to be there long-term. Expect your health to be shot because between the constant 2nd-hand smoke and gamers pulling all-nighters, sleep isn’t likely until you wake-up in the morning and
crash on a bench.

They are great if you’re traveling and don’t want to spend much on shelter – if you don’t want to spend money for an inn or hotel, this makes a decent first choice.
Here is the link to the original article.
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Handbook for Newcomers, Migrants and Immigrants to Japan

Posted on 5月 15, 2008. Filed under: BLACK TOKYO NEWS, LIFE IN JAPAN, THE MILITARY IN JAPAN | タグ: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Arudou Debito & Higuchi Akira

A new bilingual book by lawyer Higuchi Akira and author-activist Arudou Debito went on sale in March 2008. The book includes advice on securing stable visas, establishing businesses and secure jobs, resolving legal problems, and planning for the future from entry into Japan to death.?In this extract, they explain the rationale behind the project and offer advice for how to deal with problems in Japan and integrate into Japanese society.

Migration of labor is an un-ignorable reality in this globalizing world. Japan is no exception. In recent years, Japan has had record numbers of registered foreigners, international marriages, and people receiving permanent residency. This guidebook is designed to help non-Japanese settle in Japan, and become more secure residents and contributors to Japanese society.

For detailed information on the book, the preface, and excerpts (see below) click here.

Chapter One: ARRIVING IN JAPAN
1 – Understanding the structure of the Japanese Visa System (the difference between “Visa”, “Status of Residence” (SOR) and “Certificate of Eligibility” (COE))
2 – Procedures for coming to Japan
– Acquiring SOR from outside Japan
– Changing or acquiring SOR from inside Japan
– Chart summarizing Visa, COE, and SOR
3 – Procedures after you came to Japan
– Bringing your family over to Japan
– Leaving Japan temporarily
– Extending your stay in Japan
– Changing jobs in Japan
– Changing SOR so you can work
– Chart summarizing Immigration procedures
4 – What kinds of Status of Residence are there?
– Chart outlining all 27 possible SOR
– Recommendations for specific jobs
– Requirements for select Statuses of Residence
5 – What if you overstay or work without proper status?
– Recent changes to Immigration law
– Examples of unintended violations
– Our advice if you overstay your SOR
6 – Getting Permanent Residency and Japanese Nationality
– Chart summarizing the requirements and differences between the two
7 – Conclusions and final advice on how to make your SOR stable

Chapter Four: WHAT TO DO IF… RESOLVING PROBLEMS
LIFESTYLE: FAMILY MATTERS:
…if you want to get married
…if you want to register your children in Japanese schools
…if you want to register your newborn Japanese children with non-Japanese names
…if you have a problem (such as ijime bullying) in your children’s schools
…if you want to change your children’s schools
…if you suffer from Domestic Violence
…if you want to get divorced
…if you are having visitation, child custody, or child support problems
…if you are a pregnant out of wedlock by a Japanese man

Click here for additional information on the author and his activist activities in Japan.

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Book synopsis follows:

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“HANDBOOK FOR NEWCOMERS, MIGRANTS, AND IMMIGRANTS TO JAPAN”
ISBN: 978-4-7503-2741-9
Authors: HIGUCHI Akira and ARUDOU Debito
Languages: English and Japanese
Publisher: Akashi Shoten Inc., Tokyo
On sale from March 15, 2008
372 Pages. Price: 2300 yen (2415 yen after tax)
Goal: To help non-Japanese entrants become residents and immigrants
Topics: Securing stable visas, Establishing businesses and secure jobs, Resolving legal problems, Planning for the future through to death…

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TO ORDER: Click here! (Note: Depending on the interest generated by my BT readers, I will try to sell the handbook in the USA via my company if I can reach an agreement with Debito and the publisher .)

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