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Over the years, this ebook has been enhanced with additional research to offer a comprehensive appraisal of the Japanese foreclosed property market, as well as offering economic and industry analysis. The author travels to Japan regularly to keep abreast of the local market conditions, and has purchased several foreclosed properties, as well as bidding on others. Japan is one of the few markets offering high-yielding property investment opportunities. Contrary to the 'rural depopulation' scepticism, the urban centres are growing, and they have always been a magnet for expatriates in Asia. Japan is a place where expats, investors (big or small) can make highly profitable real estate investments. Japan is a large market, with a plethora of cheap properties up for tender by the courts. Few other Western nations offer such cheap property so close to major infrastructure. Japan is unique in this respect, and it offers such a different life experience, which also makes it special. There is a plethora of property is depopulating rural areas, however there are fortnightly tenders offering plenty of property in Japan's cities as well. I bought a dormitory 1hr from Tokyo for just $US30,000.
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Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Entry criteria for skilled foreign migrants entering Japan

The Japanese government is responding to calls from foreign governments that it facilitate a process of allowing skilled foreigners to enter, work and permanently reside in Japan. The entrenched conservatism of Japanese constituents has historically hindered this trend, however the Abe administration is taking measures to do exactly that. This of course flies in the face of fears of 'nationalism' by Abe. We can consider such moves as sure evidence that Abe is simply appeasing all parties - 'being all things to all interests'.

If you are interested in this skilled visa offering you can appraise your applicability by going to the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOF). There are various excel spreadsheets you can download to self-assess your suitability. I have people say that they have been rejected despite having scored better than these numbers. This may reflect:
1. A cultural prejudice - whether justified or not. For instance, a graduate of the Nepal School of Business might not be highly regarded in Japan.
2. An over-estimate of one's skills - whether people think 'being published' is simply writing a book, versus being reviewed by a distinguished journal.
3. When they applied - There might in fact be a 'relaxation' of standards.

The rhetoric however is that Japan is applying high standards to vet candidates of a 'high quality'. This is perhaps to be expected given their 'conservatism'. The fact is however that Japan needs foreigners to prop up their population, and they also need to appear to be doing so with some regard for cultural sensitivity. It might look like the Japanese government does not have a plan, but its telling that both increases immigration and heightened nationalism are occurring concurrently. It is no accident. The government is attempting to desensitise nationalist or ultra-conservative sentiments.

A word of wisdom. If you are looking to reside in Japan, it is better to buy foreclosed property through the court system than private property through the normal channels. In rural areas, such property gets ridiculously cheap, but there is still a discount in the cities.

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Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Accessing internet or email in Japan using free or paid Wifi

Japan has among the best internet or telephony services in the world - unfortunately they regulate it as if they were in a police state....which in a sense you are. The good news is that - if you don't hurt them, they don't hurt you. The flipside of that is that there is a great deal of caution or apprehension about 'all things foreigner'. You will miraculously 'smell like roses' if you are accompanied or can call upon a Japanese person to account for your 'fitness for being in Japan'. It makes all the difference.
Alone =  Stranger
With Japanese = Street credibility

This looks like racism; but I'm inclined to think of it as just old-fashion ignorance wrapped up in a very tragic sense of life deriving from their ignorance and risk avoidance. So when it comes to securing wifi access its harder, because you are required to overcome a hurdle - and that is being recognised as a resident. The only way to overcome that is being 'sponsored' by a Japanese citizen/resident. Now, I don't mean a formal 'sponsorship', but for Japanese it carries that stigma. If you have a Japanese girlfriend who trusts you, its easy. If you don't, then there is stigmatism for someone to trust you, because Japanese are kind of paranoid about attracting the wrong type of attention. Maybe the same as Westerners feel about the tax office. ...ok, Americans and Australian tax offices....if they aren't all bad enough.

If you don't have residency, or someone to act as a proxy for your 'residency', then there are fewer options for internet, but they are pretty good anyway.
1. Gaijin house - If you can afford a hotel room for a long time, you can pretty well afford any communications option, however most won't'. A low-cost accommodation option that comes with wifi usually is a Gaijin House. They generally offer accomodation by the week - though possibly for  month minimum. Rents are Y50,000 - 130,000 per month usually, but there list of locations in the major cities is impressive.
2. Softbank is one of the largest telephony companies in Japan. They offer internet for Y490 ($US6) per 24 hours day, through a regional wifi/cellphone network. Its effectively unliimited, but having used this service, I often found it a struggle to access. I think the reason is that data users get low priority, so in busy times, you simply don't get access. It might depend on your location, so give it a go. Its discretionary, so its not a huge commitment. You can access the service through your wifi link (they are all over Japan, but typically around train station hubs), or you can purchase using a credit card at https://exsupport.sbwifi.jp/service_web/en/index_pc.html.
3. Food/Coffee franchisees: The international fast-food companies like Starbucks and McDonalds offer wifi in-store, usually with online browser sign-in. In the case of Starbucks, you need to pre-register.  i.e. You need to be able to pre-access your email to get the code that you send yourself. See http://starbucks.wi2.co.jp/sp/sma_index_en.html. These services are free, however of course you need to buy food or a beverage.
4. Modem rental: There are several companies which allow you to rent wifi modems at the airport for use around Japan. These services take advantage of the extensive network coverage of telephony companies to offer Wifi. See http://japan-wireless.com or http://www.globaladvancedcomm.com/pocketwifi.html and http://www.globaldata.jp/en/?gclid=CPSG_dCGr70CFVcHvAodj5kAfg. They charge $9/day, and you can pick up the modem at the airport and drop it off when you leave.

Now, if you do have friends in Japan who can act as a sponsor for you, then you can get a SIM card. This means that you can get a pre-paid service, or even a contract if you are sure of staying a long time. This would entail you and a friend going to the local telephony company and buying a SIM card and 'flash modem' to plug into your USB slot. If you need English language support, try Bic Camera in Ikebukuro, Akihabara or Shibuya (precincts of Tokyo). Most telephony offices don't offer English support. If your airport has a suitable telco office (Docomo or Softbank), and your friend is at hand, then maybe the place to get you connected.

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