kickboxing gyms in Japan

[knifethrower]

I know Stephon...I think. He's from Austin…or maybe he was going to move there. I can’t remember but he was a nice guy, pretty good and fun to work with. Well, I guess we just miss each other…I still go back to Tokyo every once and a while; if you do too PM me when you go and I’ll do the same. It might be fun to get together and train a bit

[aseepish]

Will do! I miss the training, but I miss the food even more. Vancouver might have the best sushi in Canada, but it still doesn't compare. And there's this little ramen shop in Higashi-Matsubara...

[JkD187]

That IS good advice but, I always kinda grouped shoot, thaiboxing and kickboxing togather...I know, I know...There are different rules but it's just how I think of them.

Anyway, what city in Japan and for how long?

Hey sorry i couldnt get back sooner....im going out there for a week...im going to be in Shibuya prob.If you know of any jobs out there for an 18 year old american who speaks very little japanese it would be greatly appericiated.

[JkD187]

Will do! I miss the training, but I miss the food even more. Vancouver might have the best sushi in Canada, but it still doesn't compare. And there's this little ramen shop in Higashi-Matsubara...

God i love Ramen...im a chef in a japanese steak and seafood house and the head chef there from japan makes awesome ramen! theres also a great place in nyc called men kui tai that serves great ramen!

[aseepish]

http://gaijinpot.com is a good source for job opportunities in Japan. The Monday edition of the Japan Times has job listings. For teaching jobs also check out http://eslcafe.com

[JkD187]

Thanks alot Aseepish!

[knifethrower]

18 years old!!! Dude, whats your visa?...on second thought don't anserw that; it may get you in trouble . Dude at 18 years old if you're not party-ing your @ss off while in Tokyo, I'm gonna fly up there and slap some sense in you seriously though, I may be able to help; how long are you staying?

[knifethrower]

my bad

My bad I just re-read the thread...one week...dude I can't help ya sorry

[JkD187]

My bad I just re-read the thread...one week...dude I can't help ya sorry

i actually found a beter deal for a shinjuku hotel then in shibuya...so ill be staying a month for sure.Help me out man!

[jubaji]

i actually found a beter deal for a shinjuku hotel then in shibuya...so ill be staying a month for sure.Help me out man!

When are you leaving?

[aseepish]

The cheapest hotel in Tokyo (at least that I was able to find) - http://www.juyoh.co.jp/ if you print out the internet coupon, it costs 3,000 yen a night. That's about $26 US (man, the yen has taken a nose-dive!). The room is VERY basic though, with common bathrooms. If you're staying for a month, you might want to check out some gaijin houses/guest houses. A room in a guesthouse in Tokyo will set you back 60,000 to 90,000 ($518 to $776) for a month, plus a refundable deposit (which varies from 10,000 yen to half a month's rent to a full month's rent from place to place). http://www.fontana-apt.co.jp/apartments.html This company is a good place to start, although they can be a bit difficult to deal with for long-term stays (personality issues with some of the agents).

[aseepish]

If you're only going for a month, getting a work visa might be a problem. I don't think US citizens are eligible for working-holiday visas. There might be some establisments that will hire you, but you work without a visa at your own risk.

There are some job listings in here http://metropolis.co.jp/ , also some information for what's going on in Tokyo entertainment-wise.

[JkD187]

Thanks alot you guys that was alot of help maybe we can all meet out there sometime!

[Elfunko]

Better get a job under the table, cause you ain't gonna get a visa. And your not gonna teach english either (unless its under the table). Just go around and ask if you can help out, do any type of job. It's gonna be kinda tough not knowing japanese though...

But good luck!

[JkD187]

Better get a job under the table, cause you ain't gonna get a visa. And your not gonna teach english either (unless its under the table). Just go around and ask if you can help out, do any type of job. It's gonna be kinda tough not knowing japanese though...

But good luck!

Thanks alot...my boss is calling his friends up to see what they can hook me up with..his bro works at Kansai airport so maybe he might hook me up..i sure hope so!