Welcome to the Newschoolers forums! You may read the forums as a guest, however you must be a registered member to post. Register to become a member today!
I'm not sure how many people regularly check in on this regional, but I'm gonna say hi. Is there a cult for Japan, or Hokkaido specifically?
I'm moving to Hokkaido in August, and should be there for a couple of years. I'm going to be just north of Sapporo but am planning to travel around as much as possible at weekends, and for night skiing.
Anyone based over there? Any hidden gems other than the obvious major resort areas? Any tips? Would be cool to meet up with any NS'ers!
Thanks for the input Bry, very useful.
Guess not many people check the Japan regionals!
Hey man, thanks. I'll no doubt find myself in Niseko a few times over the winter, I'll be sure to stop by the store.
It's starting to get a little cooler here now, only a couple of months until snow!
that sounds so sick! wish you an epic season down there!
what do u work to afford this?
You can drive for a year on an International Drivers Permit. After that, you need to have it converted to a Japanese licence. If you're from Canada or most European countries, this is just a matter of a few forms, some money, and proving you held your licence for more than 3 months before you arrived in Japan. If you're from the US, unfortunately it means quite a tough written test, and I think it costs more too.
Good luck with moving to Japan. What are you planning to do for work - teaching?
