What should I be expecting?

syncmaster170n · Feb 21, 2006, 07:21

I was offered a job at NTT in Atsugi. I have never been to Japan, and am not very familiar with japanese culture. I can't even speak the language. Since I was offered the job, I began to learn japanese. Do most people in japan speak english or are there very few, espicially in Atsugi. What kind of town is atsugi, is it big town or is it a small one. What can I expect work to be like in japan, ie the japanese work culture. Is Atsugi an expensive place to stay. If there is anyone who lives in Atsugi, I would love to hear your thoughts. Thanks for the input.

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RockLee · Feb 21, 2006, 07:30

Long hours, and a lot of dedication! It would be best if you would be able to at least speak basic Japanese.It all depends on where you will work though.

misa.j · Feb 21, 2006, 09:29

Congratulations on your job offer!

Atsugi is a suburb in Kanagawa prefecture, just below Tokyo. I think there is a US Navy base there, so you will find the signs, menus, directions written in English in many places.

Cost of living might seem very expensive when you come from the US, but in most cases, your salary will be enough to live comfortably.

Mike Cash · Feb 21, 2006, 18:09

Misa is right. Atsugi is home to a U.S. Naval Air Station. And right next to it is the U.S. Army's Camp Zama.

You won't lack for English speakers.

Ewok85 · Feb 22, 2006, 07:07

If you've been offered the job despite having no Japanese theres a fair bet you'll be OK with just english ;)

Feb 21, 2006, 07:21	#1
syncmaster170n Junior Member Join Date: Feb 21, 2006 Posts: 2	What should I be expecting? I was offered a job at NTT in Atsugi. I have never been to Japan, and am not very familiar with japanese culture. I can't even speak the language. Since I was offered the job, I began to learn japanese. Do most people in japan speak english or are there very few, espicially in Atsugi. What kind of town is atsugi, is it big town or is it a small one. What can I expect work to be like in japan, ie the japanese work culture. Is Atsugi an expensive place to stay. If there is anyone who lives in Atsugi, I would love to hear your thoughts. Thanks for the input. Syncmaster

Feb 21, 2006, 07:30	#2
RockLee Hullu Join Date: Apr 22, 2004 Location: Espoo Age: 26 Posts: 3,084	Long hours, and a lot of dedication! It would be best if you would be able to at least speak basic Japanese.It all depends on where you will work though. __________________ ~ Parempi hullu kuin tylsä - Better crazy than boring ~ http://www.fin-style.be/blog -> My Blog about Finland and other random thingies.

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Mike Cash Delusions of Adequacy Join Date: Mar 15, 2002 Location: Japan Posts: 5,417	Misa is right. Atsugi is home to a U.S. Naval Air Station. And right next to it is the U.S. Army's Camp Zama. You won't lack for English speakers. __________________ Kiva: Loans That Change Lives

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Feb 21, 2006, 09:29	#3
misa.j Regular Member Join Date: May 6, 2004 Location: NYS, US Age: 37 Posts: 1,165 Blog Entries: 4	Congratulations on your job offer! Atsugi is a suburb in Kanagawa prefecture, just below Tokyo. I think there is a US Navy base there, so you will find the signs, menus, directions written in English in many places. Cost of living might seem very expensive when you come from the US, but in most cases, your salary will be enough to live comfortably.

Feb 22, 2006, 07:07	#5
Ewok85 Cute and Furry Join Date: Nov 14, 2003 Location: Saitama/Tokyo Age: 24 Posts: 2,343	If you've been offered the job despite having no Japanese theres a fair bet you'll be OK with just english ;)