X-Pat Files
July 2009
Your Guide to Survive in Japan!
The X-Pat Files Community E-Newsletter provides a forum for the spread of information useful for English speakers living in Aichi. You can use the newsletter as an informational resource, and of course you can send in information you would like to share.
This newsletter is a community service from The Japan Real Estate and Relocation company, H&R Consultants (www.japanhomesearch.com), and is edited by Sue Conolly (http://web.mac.com/conolly).
Just getting over the shock of losing the X-Pat Files and all that great information? Well, don't worry, it's all still here and we're still going to be send out a monthly newsletter. You'll notice that the look is a little bit different - with a short summary of the news items with clickable links that lead directly to the more detailed description on the new blog.
Feel free to leave comments on the new blog, or send in more information and ideas for articles. We look forward to continuing to be a part of the Nagoya Expatriate Scene in the years to come!
Like ceramics? Ever been out on the green and lush Chita Peninsula? Tokoname City, home of the Chubu International Airport is famous in Japan for it's "Tokoname Yaki". Probably only outbeaten by "Seto Yaki" in terms of its popularity, Tokoname is a great place to visit to for all kind of ceramic experiences; the Tokoname Pottery Path, the INAX museum and my favorite the "Cera Mall".....
Good Luck symbols are different from country to country and culture to culture. In Japan, the 5 yen coin is lucky. Keep one or two in your wallet, around the house, or use as a decorative accessory.
Jesper Koll is one of Japan's leading economists. Formerly, the chief economist at Merrill Lynch, he is now President and CEO of Tantallon Research in Tokyo. When the big wigs of the financial world want to know what is going on in Japan or what the economic trends are, Jesper Koll is the man they contact. Don't miss this opportunity to hear about "Japan - from Kamikaze Capitalism to Smartpower Dynamism" on July 16th.
The greatest experiences we have in life generally come when we least expect them. By being open to new and unusual experiences, we can maximize our experiences and enhance our lives.
Good bread is hard to come by in Japan, that is, unless you know where to go. Here are a few bakeries in the Nagoya area that bake the real thing!
If you love reading, but you also love having enough money left over for food and other essentials, then BookMooch is a great idea!
Miniature Golf or Put Put Golf as some call it is a great way to spend and afternoon with friends and family. Get out and do it before it gets too hot!