Moon Living Abroad in Japan (Paperback)

by Ruth Kanagy (Author)
Key Phrases: rail pass, shinkansen west, landlord fee, United States, World War, New Year (more...)

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Review
If you are thinking about relocating to Japan, planning on studying in Japan, are already there but struggling a bit, or even a long time resident―this is the book for you. Author Ruthy Kanagy was born and raised in Tokyo. She knows Japan from the inside out. She has worked in travel and now has written a wonderful book full of gems. --JapanVisitor.com, November 7, 2008

Product Description

Born and raised in Tokyo, Ruthy Kanagy is an expert on Japanese culture and currently works as a travel systems consultant, leading cycling tours of Japan. Ruthy provides insight and first-hand advice on navigating the language and culture of Japan, outlining all the information needed in a smart, organized, and straightforward manner. Moon Living Abroad in Japan makes the moving and transition process easy for businesspeople, students, teachers, retirees, and professionals.

Moon Living Abroad in Japan is packed with essential information and must-have details on setting up daily life including obtaining visas, arranging finances, gaining employment, choosing schools, and finding health care. This relocation guide also includes practical advice on how to rent or buy a home for a variety of needs and budgets, whether it’s an apartment in Tokyo or a mountain retreat in Nagano. All Moon Living Abroad Guides include color photos, black and white photos, black and white illustrations, and maps.

Product Details

• Paperback: 328 pages
• Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing; 2nd edition (September 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1598800914
• ISBN-13: 978-1598800913
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #658,837 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2.0 out of 5 stars Medicine section - inaccurate!, June 16, 2009

By	Britt "Britt" - See all my reviews

I was flipping through this book at the bookstore the other day. Although it does have some very useful information, the medicine section is shockingly inaccurate. The book says to bring a six-month supply of whatever medicine you need with you. I am in the process of moving to Japan, and in reality, it's nowhere near that simple. You are only legally allowed to bring a one-month supply of prescription meds and a two-month supply of over-the-counter meds, unless you apply for an import certificate called a Yakkan Shoumei. Even so, there are certain medicines that are never allowed into the country, like anything with a stimulant (methamphetamine, amphetamine, pseudoephedrine).

If you have ADD, you're SOL--you can literally be arrested on the spot without a warrant for bringing Adderall into Japan.

The book makes no mention of allowable quantities, the Yakkan Shoumei, and what is illegal. For this glaring oversight, I cannot give it more than two stars.