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  1. DoctorP

    Any regulars living in the Kyushu area?

    I am looking for someone that lives in Kyushu that may be willing to shop for a replacement item for my son that was accidentally broken.
  2. DoctorP

    Bringing a US-spec LCD TV to Japan

    Are we talking digital? If you want a digital signal, then you will most likely need a separate tuner box for the Japanese signal. Other than that the tv will work fine...but I'd be wary of the shipping. I'd hate to ship it this far only to have it damaged en route.
  3. DoctorP

    Looking for housing in Japan - Where do I start

    You will pay through the nose for Daiwa House or PanaHome...both are extremely expensive. Good luck to both of you though.
  4. DoctorP

    follow a course.... business, or design, etc

    A business degree (IMO) would help you find work easier, but information technology might be best suited if you want to remain self employed. If you are capable of handling English and Japanese quite fluently then I think the IT degree would lend itself to more success.
  5. DoctorP

    Do you own a car in Japan?

    I own three cars...but then I am in Okinawa and associated with the military.
  6. DoctorP

    Living in Okinawa questions.. what degree is useful?

    I can't quite see how a master's in Geography will benefit you in Okinawa. The best way to thrive would be to open a business of some type capable of catering to both military and Okinawans. The military community has money to spend, and spend it they will. Best of luck to you.
  7. DoctorP

    To what extent was the coming of Perry the Major cause in bringing down the Bakufu?

    The bakufu fell before Perry came to Japan, not after.
  8. DoctorP

    Virtual Murder Leads to Arrest

    I discussed this story on another site...it's a game! The guy should get over it. Throw her into e-jail and call it even!
  9. DoctorP

    Japanese march to protest crime by US military

    Pachipro...here they will soundproof the entire home, not just one room. This usually entails installing A/C's and air exchangers, and replacing the windows with double paned windows and changing out exterior doors too.
  10. DoctorP

    Japan electrical distribution

    Yes, it is connected the same. Some A/C's use 200V, but for the most part all appliances run on 100VAC
  11. DoctorP

    Happy Birthday DoctorP 2007

    Thanks Frank! I appreciate the sentiment.
  12. DoctorP

    I'd like to buy a house in Okinawa...

    Price would be about the same, so why not build it "American" style...then if you transfer you can rent it to someone. 10 yrs and the house is paid off. Do it while you are still active duty!
  13. DoctorP

    I'd like to buy a house in Okinawa...

    Your situation is differnet than most here. If you are still active duty, take your wife and visit Tokuzato housing. If she has a job, or someone is willing to say that she works for them, then you can get them to build for you. You will be able to use your housing allowance to pay it off as...
  14. DoctorP

    Back seat belting.

    The police are enforcing the law now...that is why your MIL was stopped. Now it is my understanding that they will not issue citations for one full year...that is what was mentioned here in our prefecture. They have already set up checkpoints and pulled people over, but only issued warning...
  15. DoctorP

    Why Not ???

    What is your proof that they are becoming more prevalent? The fact that you have taken more notice to them...or have you done enough research to show that the number of knife attacks has indeed gone up over time? If you search far enough back I am sure you could find that there used to be...
  16. DoctorP

    Life as an engineer in Japan

    An engineer in Japan is basically a salary man.
  17. DoctorP

    getting a job on base in okinawa

    If you want to dial a Marine base, call 098-911-5111 first, then the number. To call the AF base, call 098-938-1111 then the number. If you want to apply for a position that is availble to people without SOFA status, I believe you can contact the HRO and they will make arrangements for you...
  18. DoctorP

    2008 NBA Playoffs

    I can't believe the Lakers won again today. It's like they just toyed with them. Behind 13 then win the game anyway. Go Celtics!
  19. DoctorP

    Okinawa

    Hiroyuki gave you some good advice. Go see Shuri castle, then also put the Churaumi aquarium on your list and while you are up that way visit the pinapple farms and taste some pinapple wine. Take the ferry over to Ie Shima for a nice little day trip. It will be very hot and humid when you...
  20. DoctorP

    (Un)Installing Wall AC Unit

    Ok...two ways you could do this. 1st way (not recommended since you are a DIY'er): Close the supply line valve first, run the unit for about 1 min. then shut down and close the return line. This will pump down any gas still in the line or in the evaporator. Disconnect, then move the unit...
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