Jump to content
SAU Community

Recommended Posts

Everytime I come on here (and since I left Japan :) ) it seems that theres a new SAU-J member coming in here and posting... so J-residents, if you don't mind, can we do a headcount and see just how many people are actually posting from Japan right now?

Like I say, I'm not there now, but my in-laws are! (thank god) :lol:

Oh, and when you post, can you state your employment, how long you've been in Japan and how long you intend to stay?

Cheers :(

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/106494-japan-resident-headcount/
Share on other sites

  • Replies 46
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

wohoo, im first.

I have been living here in Yamanashi, between Mt Fuji and Tokyo, for 2 years teaching English (unfortunately). This coming school year will be my last year of teaching, as I'm then off to language school to polish up the Japanese. From there, a proper job! So I'll probably spend another 4 years here, 1 teaching, 1 studying and 2 working.

Why I came? (and on this I'd like to hear everyone's reason) I studied electronic engineering at uni and love Japanese cars (a given for being a member on this forum), so with Sony, Nissan and the like begging, I came exploring.

Dropped everything in Australia and came to Tokyo about 10 months ago. Now working in IT for the Swiss Bank.

Came here cause in Aus the money wasn`t comming to me, so I decided to go to the money. Also, had the interest in Japanese cars, studied some Japanese at Uni, etc etc.

Don`t know how much longer I will be here. Job is really good...prob another 1-2 years more max though. Miss clean air, family and my S15 way too much.

rapidly coming up on the four year mark. Spent the first 3 years on sadogashima, off the coast of niigata. Now in kobe (down near the beach at suma).

I used to be an ALT, now I'm an LT. I make more money but actually have to work like a dog now. Also, started my dip. ed this week.

my wife has a 'real' teaching job (she's a math teacher in an international school) and makes 'real' money - so that's the reason while we are still here. I think we'll be here for at least another 1.5 years.

well according to the government and the tax department I am a non-permanent resident. :) Ive been here for 2 years.

I work full time in 2 elementary schools and in 1 junior high and then in the evenings I work for a terrible private english school.

I came to Japan because I wanted to learn Japanese and because I became interested in the culture from 2 previous trips.

I think I might be here for maybe another year then I have to come back and find a career so my fiance can prepare for the move.

I live in Osaka, Umeda believe it or not. Yes its busy but very "convenient" have been here for 2 years. started at nova (hated it but mainly the company, students and some co workers were cool)worked in umeda so 5 minutes walk to work.

Quit and started work in a JHS. finish my contract in late march and its time to go.

Came to japan to do something different before getting trapped in career/mortgage or simular pitfalls.

Also wanted to do importing and did/doing a little but the 15 year rule kinda screwed my plans.

Doing a little travel and then heading to perth with my girlfriend to continue my career as a geologist. and get away from polution, excessive concret and teaching.

I have no idea what I am doing here in Osaka.

Trying to learn to drift, teaching kid and other junk

I really don't know. The only thing I know is that Australia has no real attraction, Japan has no real future and American would be great if it wasn't for all the Americans. Difficult stuff.

Sorry to butt in ( thanks for the relpies so far  ) just wanted to say congrats Andrew I didn't know you got engaged...
thanks mate its a long road ahead.. hence working 66 hour weeks.
started at nova (hated it but mainly the company, students and some co workers were cool)

yep i had to recently to write a letter and sign it saying i would come to work more often and show proof of my absences ... 80% attendance.. ;)

ok so the count thus far is 6ちょい

Edited by akeenan

Yeah Im here.

In Osaka.

been here for 2.5 years

working with Nova. Hate them but 20 hour weeks with Sat,Sun off with an hourly rate that is just too good to leave (considering I usually only work 2.5-3 hours of my 4 hour shift LOL) although Im starting to look for other work now.

I dont know how long Ill be here. I really need to learn Japanese and find real work. Although Australia isnt looking very promising for me so I may be here for a long time, then again I might go postal and head home sooner than expected.

I came because I like to drift. So I got a car as soon as I got here and that is what I have been doing since. Drifting makes me happy.

I am living in Nagoya. I have been here for about 18 months.

I work as a preschool teacher at a small International School. I came to Japan because of the lack of teaching jobs in QLD and to try something new and different. Was originally going to apply for JET with my friend but was too slow. Much happier to be working where I am now.

My contract finishes in Sept and will go home this time. Too hard to be away from my bf for more then 2 years!

another from Osaka, getting close to the 4.5 year mark which is scary when you add it all up. Teaching english of course, ended up here totally by luck after staying abit longer than my appointed stopover. originally had ideas of finding construction work to get by on.. hmm.

I wont be making the 5year mark... time to go... soon

  • 2 weeks later...

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now



  • Similar Content

  • Latest Posts

    • sold listed as a Tomei LSD 1.5 Way For 1998+ Nissan Skyline ER34 25GT RB25DE w/Open R200 https://www.ebay.com/itm/174006114594?campid=5338967980&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&toolid=10050&customid=&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&loc_physical_ms=108689&loc_interest_ms=&campid=5338967980&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&toolid=10050&customid=71883f2ccc571356e0a757bc7adfdde2&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&loc_physical_ms=108689&loc_interest_ms= it went in like butter all gears, alignment, back lash etc, rotation and clearances correct, and if rolling all rotates smooth and free when coasting down road , clutch in or out over 10 mph smooth... its the binding, clunking and jerking from a stop that is most concerning, also seems like its going to tear the tires off in 10 miles of normal road driving. 
    • What 1.5 way? There's no such thing really as a 1.5 way, just different ways of explaining 2 ways with different ramp rates. HOWEVER. In any driving in a straight line your 1.5 or 2 or 1.7 way should have no clunking at all. With the clutch fully depressed the diff should be silent (unless it's welded but I'm assuming it's not). Something aint right here.
    • Clutch is a spec brand, new clutch system,( PP, flywheel, friction disc, etc. pull type) installed 100 miles ago, with no problems.
    • looking for some help and maybe some insight on others experience with a new LSD. R34 GT ran and drove beautifully, but always alot of grip loss due to the open R200 rear end, so I just installed a new 1.5 LSD way into the stock open R200 for a ER34. Simple. Everything seemed right. I test drove for the first time this weekend. as I started to back out the garage the first time slowly with tires straight it sounded and felt like I had a loose or half disconnected drive shaft...that was clucking around loose and shaking entire vehicle, and making it feel like the trans clutch was spontaneously slipping then grabbing very roughly while just letting out pedal slowly. I backed it out went to pull forward with the same noise, shake and slip grab feeling with hesitation, I turned the tires to back out more and then pulled ahead some same thing but worst because of added wheel resistance (which that I expected) puzzled … pulling it back in checking everything over and finding nothing wrong, I tried it the next day. same thing, couldn’t believe how it shook everything again making a terrible noise and making it feel like the trans clutch was slipping and grabbing, but I got it out of garage into the driveway, got it straight, drove forward and then reveres a few times in a straight line everything shaking , causing what felt like clutch slip and grab every time, sounded like right behind front driver tire and I could feel it in the floor board with my feet,... worst right when beginning to let clutch pedal out to engage slightly, shuttering and sounding terrible along the way…I managed to slowly get down the road, babying it the whole way, once I was rolling (out of 1st) seemed to be better and between shifts, then clutch felt closer to normal…not slip/ grab etc., but back down to any stop, straight road or turning, same thing. Made no difference if all tires were straight or if I was turning. All other gauge read out correct. with in 2 miles as planned I reached the empty parking lot and performed the break in procedure that came with lsd, essentially to drive in a figure 8 a bunch.  Did this, binding chattering, and shaking the car the whole way. I drove it back home seemed somewhat normal once I was in straight line and past 10 mph or so, and I know it will “bind” on corners and cause some tires squeal when turning especially from a stop, but when I begin to move it still causes what feels like the trans clutch to slip and jerk badly as well as shaking the entire car, and sounds terrible, that I didn’t expect. I used the fluid they supplied with LSD kit and did the breaking, planning to change fluid as they suggest after breaking, but wondering will it get smoother or less aggressive with use? maybe a 1.5 is just too aggressive for normal road driving?   I have a LSD that I put in my 71 cuda when I restored it, with amazing smooth , quite yet effective results. Different style LSD but that ones a joy to drive. maybe expecting too much from this R200?
    • Join SAU NSW for a flame-grilled feed & flame-spitting cruise! Sunday 17th August 2025 3:30PM Meeting Archies Flame Grille Sylvania Waters 4:45PM Cruise Departure 5:15PM Arrival at Cape Solander Kurnell Meet Location: Archies Flame Grille Final Destination: Cape Solander Kurnell *Disclaimer* There will be a lead and follow car so no one should get lost. If you would like to attend or bring others along please put your name down and a +1 as numbers will be needed prior! This is NOT a race and we will all be adhering to all road rules. If this is what you want please come to one of our many track days. This is an official SAU:NSW event and will be run under a CAMS permit. One of the things that really sets our club apart is our commitment to being true enthusiasts. When on normal roads we strive to maintain good relations with the authorities as well as the public in general. When attending one of Skylines Australia NSW events please try to: • Be aware of surrounding environment and act accordingly. • Drive courteously on the state’s roads as a true enthusiast should. • Understand how important it is to maintain the good name of SAU NSW and thus, treat others accordingly. • Any misbehavior will not be tolerated and you will be asked to leave.
×
×
  • Create New...