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My daughter is back for the summer and with the limitations on the summer hire program, I was hoping I might be able to drum up work for her here on Atsugi. 

She will be a Senior at University next year.  She is good with children and she is a volunteer tutor for after school programs during the school year.  Last year she tutored for a couple families here on Atsugi. 

She also was a competitive swimmer through HS, and formally trained as a swim coach.  This past year she taught swimming lessons at the YMCA and has her CPR and Lifeguard certifications..

And...She is available to babysit.  Great with kids of any age, many references available.

PM me for contact details or for any questions. 

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last I saw was 12.50 a day

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oh man, i'm busted. Now my JB count is 7 and I look like some jive newbie. Anyway, thank you Adam for all you've done for the military community in Japan. I know JB.com has helped countless families and been a huge boost to quality of life for so many people.

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If you want value and possibly a purpose, check out Grand Canyon University (GCU). It is a great university with a long history in academia but also preparing students for the real world. Their instructors come from the business world with backgrounds in education, healthcare, military, etc.. I received my doctorate from GCU and currently teach an MBA course online. Do your research before choosing an online university. Far to many online universities are only in business to make money and pass students through. You meet these students every day, they are the ones who lack critical thinking skills and can not put together 2 coherent paragraphs to save their lives.

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Does anyone know of the current rate of the boarding facility on base or do you know where I can find this information?

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Thaiguy, thank you for the support on JapanBases.com

Your order is processing, and you should receive your Apple Gift card for $200 very soon. 5250 JB Bucks has been used from your account. Thank you for supporting JB for past few years.

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Posted By Okumura on 05-23-2013 1:14 PM
Oh, your house doesn't have any windows?
Not good :-)

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Thanks to all of you for your replies.

I already have a master degree, that's the reason why I am picky about the school. I am looking for a university that could give me a real added value, not just a piece of paper with "master" on top of it.

Wilson, I'll do some research about the university you mentioned, and I will probably get back to you.
Thank you again

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Rally Nippon is this weekend (5/25-26).  Saturday (5/25) they will be driving from Tokyo to Yokohama.  Sunday (5/26) they will be driving from Yokohama, around the Miura Penninsula and back to Yokohama.  This looks like a nice chance to see some cool old cars.  

Here's the website:
http://rallynippon.net/2013-y/

Check out this list of cars.

No.	Driver	Co-Driver	車種	年式
1	K.SATO	K.SATO	BUGATTI T35B	1927
2	Y.SATO	A.OKUBO	BUGATTI T35A	1925
3	T.TAKASU	N.TAKASU	BUGATTI T43GS	1928
0	Y.HIRANO	Y.KAIZUKA	W.O.BENTLEY	1926
5	Y.OYA	H.OYA	W.O.BENTLEY 6.5 SPEED SIX	1929
6	T.SHINNO	S.SHINNO	TALBOT 90S SPORT	1933
7	H.SUZUKI	K.MATSUMURA	ALFA ROMEO 6C 2300B	1934
8	A.STRADA	H.NONAKA	FIAT 508 SPYDER SPORT	1935
10	Y.NINOMIYA	R.NINOMIYA	ERMINI 1100 SPORT	1948
11	H.UEMURA	S.WATANABE	MERCEDES BENZ 170S CONVERTIBLE	1950
12	H.TOGI	S.KITAMURA	MG TD	1953
13	T.TOGI	M.TOGI	MERCEDES BENZ 280SL	1970
14	Y.TAKEI	T.KUSHIMA	FIAT FRUA 1100 COUPE	1953
15	T.HAYASHI	K.HAYASHI	JAGUAR XK120	1953
16	J.INAGAWA	H.MATSUI	ARNOLT BRISTOL ROADSTER	1953
17	M.OKANO	D.OKANO	AUSTIN HEALEY	1955
18	H.FUKUHARA	M.FUTAMI	TRIUMPH TR2	1955
19	T.HATTORI	H.HATTORI	MG A	1956
20	K.SASAKI	M.SASAKI	TRIUMPH TR3	1956
21	N.MURAMATSU	M.KOJIMA	AUSTIN HEALEY	1956
22	T.KUWAHARA	T.KASAMATSU	PORSCHE 356A SPEEDSTER	1957
23	K.SASAMOTO	Y.HINOI	PORSCHE 356A CABRIOLET	1957
24	M.TOMOE	K.KEIMATSU	VOLVO PV444	1957
25	M.MATSUDA	Y.ISOBE	MORGAN DROPHEAD COUPE	1958
26	K.YAMAGUCHI	Y.OTORI	MG A 1600 MARKⅡ	1960
27	M.ISOBE	Y.TSURUMAKI	ALFA ROMEO GUILIETTA SPIDER	1957
28	T.HAMANO	S.HAMANO	PORSCHE 356A COUPE	1957
29	S.YASUI	H.YASUI	LANCIA APPIA SERIES2 PININFARINA COUPE	1958
30	K.FUKASAWA	M.SHIMADA	ALFA ROMEO GUILIETTA SPIDER	1958
31	T.KARASAWA	Y.YANAMOTO	PORSCHE 356A SPEEDSTER	1958
32	E.YAMADA	T.SUGIMOTO	MAZDA FAMILIA PRESTO ROTARY COUPE	1970
33	H.ISHII	Y.ITO	MAZDA FAMILIA PRESTO ROTARY COUPE	1970
34	M.MIURA	K.MIURA	PORSCHE 356A CABRIOLET	1958
35	M.MIYASHITA	T.TANAKA	PORSCHE 356B ROADSTER	1960
36	N.KISHI	K.KISHI	PORSCHE 356B KARMANN HARDTOP	1961
37	T.TAKAHASHI	D.OHNUKI	PORSCHE 911S 2.4	1973
38	K.KUSANO	M.YUASA	PORSCHE 356B ROADSTER	1961
39	Y.FUKUDA	T.MIZUMOTO	FIAT ABARTH 750 ZAGATO	1958
40	K.FUTATSUGI	Y.FUTATSUGI	FIAT ABARTH 850 COUPE ALLEMANO SCORPIONE	1961
41	M.HORIBA	N.GOUSHI	MERCEDES BENZ 190SL	1962
00	N.MORITA	M.MORITA	TRIUMPH TR3	1955
43	S.HOSHINO	M.HOSHINO	PORSCHE 356B COUPE	1963
44	T.HAMABE	A.HAMABE	PORSCHE 356C COUPE	1965
45	Y.KAKU	H.YOSHITOME	FERRARI 250GT PININFARINA COUPE	1958
46	F.KAKU	F.KAKU	ASTON MARTIN DB4	1964
47	T.HOTTA	T.SAKUMA	ASTON MARTIN DB4	1961
48	K.HASEGAWA	H.KAWAHARA	ASTON MARTIN DB4	1962
49	H.IZAWA	R.IZAWA	ASTON MARTIN DB2 DHC	1952
50	Y.SHIMAZAKI	Y.SAITO	ASTON MARTIN DB6	1968
51	S.IZUMIYAMA	M.IZUMIYAMA	ASTON MARTIN DB5	1965
52	M.ASANUMA	T.KIKUCHI	MG A	1955
53	T.ITO	M.HASHIMOTO	PORSCHE 356C	1964
54	S.KATSUTA	S.KATSUTA	ALFA ROMEO GUILIETTA SPIDER	1962
55	E.SVALANDER	J.LEE	MERCEDES BENZ 300SL GULLWING	1957
56	P.SCHOOTE	Y.KOIKEDA	FORD COBRA 427	1965
57	T.HORINOUCHI	A.HORINOUCHI	FERRARI 275GTB/4	1967
58	T.HAYASHI	J.YAMAMOTO	MG 1300 MARKⅡ	1970
59	T.OHTANI	C.OHTANI	AUSTIN HEALEY SPEEDWELL	1958
60	H.HISATOMI	K.HISATOMI	JAGUAR XK140 OTS	1955
61	M.YAMAMOTO	T.FURU	VOLKSWAGEN KARMANN GHIA	1968
62	H.NAKAYA	Y.NAKAYA	VOLVO P1800S	1968
63	T.TABUCHI	Y.KOBAYASHI	RENAULT ANDINO	1965
64	N.ASAOKA	M.HIRASAWA	CITROEN GS	1971
65	Y.YUSA	N.YUSA	LOTUS ELAN S3	1968
66	C.VELITTI	R.MATSUKAWA	FERRARI 365GT2+2	1968
67	M.BENIKO	** **	MASERATI GHIBLI SPIDER	1969
68	H.SAKAI	T.SAKAI	MG B	1969
69	N.IIJIMA	M.STERNECK	MERCEDES BENZ 280SL	1970
70	T.ABE	T.MISHIMAGI	ISUZU 117 COUPE	1970
71	T.MATSUO	C.MATSUO	FERRARI 365GTB/4	1971
72	H.MUKAIYAMA	H.MUKAIYAMA	LOTUS ELAN SPRINT	1970
73	K.HAYASHI	A.HAYASHI	LAMBORGHINI MIURA P400S	1971
74	N.SAKAKIBARA	I.KAWANABE	PORSCHE 911T	1972
75	T.ANDO	K.ANDO	TRIUMPH TR3	1959
76	K.KATO	Y.HASHIMOTO	FERRARI 365GTB/4	1972
77	T.SAKAKIBARA	** **	FERRARI DINO 246GTS	1972
78	S.YAKURA	E.YAKURA	FERRARI DINO 246GTB	1973
79	P.KAWASJEE	M.MITA	FERRARI DINO 246GTS	1974
80	Y.TAKAMURA	M.KANBARA	BMW 3.0CSI	1974
81	H.SHIMOMURA	N.SHIMOMURA	ISUZU 117 COUPE	1974
82	R.WANG	P.HSU	ALFA ROMEO GIULIA SPRINT SPECIALE	1963
83	T.TANAKA	T.TAKAMI	MCLAREN 12C SPIDER	**
84	M.TANAKA	R.KANO	MCLAREN MP4-12C	**

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Oh, your house doesn't have any windows?
Not good :-)

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This year's Keikyu railway's event at Kurihama is scheduled this weekend: Sun, May 26, 2013
10:00am to 04:00pm
Free Admission

Free buses will be operated between Keikyu Kurihama station and the venue.

This year is Keikyu's 50 years anniversary, so there are some new events:

1. Train Workers Card rally - complete 6 cards.
2. Sign your name on ballast stones. (Sounds not interesting? For me, it is.)
3. Sales booth of ex-station stuff like authentic signal lights, time table board, etc.
4. Operate commuter trains destination sign roll.
5. New photo oppotunities with train cars. (closest positon ever.)

As told in this thread, no English signs are expected. Yet it's good for families with small kids who love trains.

See more detail in Keikyu's document (PDF, Japanese only)
http://www.keikyu.co.jp/company/13023%E3%80%802013%E5%B9%B4%E3%83%95%E3%82%A1%E3%83%9F%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E9%89%84%E9%81%93%E3%83%95%E3%82%A7%E3%82%B9%E3%82%BF%E3%80%80%28%EF%BC%A8%EF%BC%B0%E7%94%A8%29.pdf

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MWR isn't hiring anyone right now. I know because I was lined up to get a job and then the sequester crap started.

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T. July,

Thank you!! We are super excited the odds were stacked against us to it was a total shock that we are expecting now!

So my husband didn't ask me and said that I woud fly out on Dec 20th to give him time to find a place to live but that would mean I would be 35 weeks. Do you think since we just turned in the paper work that they will let us change it to where I fly out with him? This is going to be so chaotic because we are also traveling with our current baby, our little french bulldog.

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Wow!

Your story is a mirror of mine!

I flew into Japan January 25 of this year and had my baby March 6!

The thing about flying is that you need to be on a plane and here no later than your 35th week After 35, it becomes a hazard towards yourself and the baby - so don't risk it!

When I arrived, getting a Doctor on such short notice was a little tricky. I arrived at night on the 25 which was a Friday; however, I was on the phone with the hospital first thing Monday Morning. Because I was a new patient and wasn't assigned to a Doctor yet, they had to put me on the list which pushed my next appt until 2 weeks later! I explained I was 34 weeks pregnant, but they said that was all they could do for me. Well needless to say, I only made one appointment before the baby was born. So yes, the Doctors will see you, but I had the funny feeling they weren't in much of a hurry to see me.

Because your baby is so close to being due right around the time you need to fly, my suggestion is to see how quickly you can get in the air. I wasn't due to fly until late February. Now when I tried to push to fly sooner (I started the process late November - which was not the best idea - should have started at least 6 months before leaving the states) it didn't matter how much paperwork I presented from my Doctor stating my due date - I still ended up paying out of pocket to fly in Jan. And then again - when a PCS date is set, it takes a lot to change it and sadly, flying close to a due date isn't something that is going to change things quickly. I remember checking with PCS every single day in January and they continued to say, "We have nothing and we have no idea when we will have anything to fly you to Japan sooner." I was getting waaaay to close to my due date and finally had to break down and make something on my own happen fast! Oh and no - I didn't get that money back since I flew before my PCS date ^ ^.

My suggestion to you is be prepared to make that move on your own if it means getting to Japan during the safest time of your pregnancy. You should fly in November and if your PCS dates haven't by August, I say plant a money tree just in case.

Also, congratulations!!

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So here is a new twist to moving.  We are set to PCS early December (the 4th I think).  We found out yesterday that we are 4 weeks pregnant, of course this was the day after we were forced to turn in paperwork stating what date we would like to fly out.  Has anyone done this before, move during their last trimester?  We should be due late January according to my doctor, so will they even let me move?  Will a doctor even see me out there?  I don't even know if I will be clear to fly!  We will see the doctor again next Thursday and I'll be able to ask about flying and what not but I'm really not sure about the rest of it.  Any advise would be appreciated!!

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ThaiGuy is cashing it in big time!  I've had a long-time goal of reaching 5250 posts; this would allow me to order not one, but TWO Apple $100 gift cards.  I just placed my order, and this will give me $200 off my next Macbook purchase.  Woo-hoo!!  I'm really stoked because I've FINALLY convinced my wife to "go Mac".  We will at last become a Windows-free household, which has been a goal of mine for years.

So who else has cashed in JB Bucks?  What did you get?  How was the experience of placing & receiving your order?  Just curious if this is working as advertised. 

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thanks!

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For NEX
http://ice.disa.mil/index.cfm?fa=ice_main

For Commissary
http://www.commissaries.com/YAL/customer_comments.cfm

There may be others, but this is what I've found.

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anyone can direct me on how service members get 25yr old cars registered in california?
i looked at the CARB/DMV.Ca and it was not helpful

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If you want to spend a bit more... The Hilton Tokyo Bay is a good bet. Military rates and it is right on the monorail line. They also have special theme decorated rooms

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I couldn't find a way to put in an ice comment. The commissary was not an option.

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My son and I stayed at the APA Hotel Tokyo - If I recall we paid about $80 for the two of us. It was two metro stops away from the park.

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On Saturday, May 25, we invite you to meet lots of international people and make new friends, while enjoying All-You-Can-Drink at the newly opened Samurai Cafe in Shibuya. This is a great opportunity to learn about Japanese culture and find language exchange partners in a relaxed atmosphere. 

1000 Yen OFF with reservation at:
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5/25 NEW!!! Intl. Party @ Samurai Cafe http://www.tokyoparty.org/party.php?lang=en&p=shibuya_party 
5/25 BAYERN - DORTMUND FINAL LIVE http://www.tokyoparty.org/party.php?lang=en&p=uefa_champions_league
Foreigners*: 1000 Yen
Girls: 1000 Yen
Student Girls*: FREE !!
Guys: 2000 Yen
Birthday Present*: FREE Admission, if your birthday is in May.

- Enjoy the acrobatic show of our sexy pole dancers!!!
- FREE Welcome Champagne for all Girls!!!
- Around 250 of the hottest girls and coolest guys are joining every month.
- Practice you Japanese skills with native speakers.
- Get your magic All-You-Can-Drink wristband for only 1000 Yen extra!!!
- Great Opportunity to expand your social network of friends around town
- 3 hours All-You-Can-Drink Cocktails, Beer, Softdrinks etc.
- Find romance or just have a great time at a cool international lounge.
- Snacks will also be provided
- The party is what you make it!!!

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5/25(Sat) 7pm~ NEW!!! Intl. Party Shibuya @ Samurai Cafe
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5/25(Sat) 26:00~ BAYERN - DORTMUND UEFA CL FINAL LIVE @ HARD ROCK CAFE
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5/25 バイエルン vs ドルトムント FINAL LIVE http://www.tokyoparty.org/party.php?p=uefa_champions_league 
外国人*： 1000円
女性： 1000円
女子大学生*： 無料 FREE !!
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- またスナック等もご用意させていただいております。
- そして素敵な友達が見つかるかな！！

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5月25日（土） 7pm~ NEW 国際交流パーティー 渋谷 @ Samurai Cafe
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5月25日（土） 26:00~ バイエルン vs ドルトムント UEFA CL FINAL LIVE @ HARD ROCK CAFE
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5月25日（土）、最近オープンしたばかりのサムライカフェ 渋谷にて国際交流パーティーを開催します。 海外から来た人たちとの出会いを通じて新しい友人作りや語学のスキルアップ、そして特別な誰かに出会うチャンスの時！！ ランゲージパートナーを探している人、飲み友達を探している人、ロマンスを探している人、そんな人たちにぴったりなパーティーです。

こちらからの予約で1000円OFF！！！
5/24 "Buffet & Dance" Party @ Maharaja http://www.tokyoparty.org/party.php?p=tgif 
5/25 NEW!!! Party @ Samurai Cafe http://www.tokyoparty.org/party.php?p=shibuya_party 
5/25 バイエルン vs ドルトムント FINAL LIVE http://www.tokyoparty.org/party.php?p=uefa_champions_league 
外国人*： 1000円
女性： 1000円
女子大学生*： 無料 FREE !!
男性： 2000円
誕生日プレゼント*： 5月が誕生日の方は入場無料になります。

- セクシーなポールダンサーのショーを見ながら盛り上がろう！！
- 女の子には無料のウェルカムシャンパンをご用意しています！！
- 毎回たくさんの外国人が、東京インターナショナルパーティーに参加しています!
- ネーティブスピーカーと話して英語をもっとぺらぺらになりましょう！！
- 2杯以上飲みたい方は、1000円で飲み放題リストバンドをお求めください!!!
- 国際交流して新しい友達、ランゲージエクスチェンジのパートナーを探そう！
- 3時間の飲み放題 カクテル、ビール、ジュース等
- 留学した人との情報交換もして、外人の友達を増やしましょう！！
- またスナック等もご用意させていただいております。
- そして素敵な友達が見つかるかな！！

5月24日（金） 7pm~ "Buffet & Dance" 国際交流パーティー @ MAHARAJA 六本木
http://www.tokyoparty.org/party.php?p=tgif

5月25日（土） 7pm~ NEW 国際交流パーティー 渋谷 @ Samurai Cafe
http://www.tokyoparty.org/party.php?p=shibuya_party

5月25日（土） 26:00~ バイエルン vs ドルトムント UEFA CL FINAL LIVE @ HARD ROCK CAFE
http://www.tokyoparty.org/party.php?p=uefa_champions_league

フェイスブックで「いいね!」の数が「3500人」に達したら、フェイスブックファンのみなさんを対象とした参加費無料のフェイスブックパーティーを開催します！！！
まだ「いいね!」をクリックしていない方も、これから「いいね!」をして参加費無料パーティーのチケットをGETしよう!!
http://www.facebook.com/TokyoInfo

ぜひ気軽に参加してください。
一人でも、友だちと一緒でもOK！
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On Saturday, May 25, we invite you to meet lots of international people and make new friends, while enjoying All-You-Can-Drink at the newly opened Samurai Cafe in Shibuya. This is a great opportunity to learn about Japanese culture and find language exchange partners in a relaxed atmosphere. 

1000 Yen OFF with reservation at:
5/24 "Buffet & Dance" Party @ Maharaja http://www.tokyoparty.org/party.php?lang=en&p=tgif
5/25 NEW!!! Intl. Party @ Samurai Cafe http://www.tokyoparty.org/party.php?lang=en&p=shibuya_party 
5/25 BAYERN - DORTMUND FINAL LIVE http://www.tokyoparty.org/party.php?lang=en&p=uefa_champions_league
Foreigners*: 1000 Yen
Girls: 1000 Yen
Student Girls*: FREE !!
Guys: 2000 Yen
Birthday Present*: FREE Admission, if your birthday is in May.

- Enjoy the acrobatic show of our sexy pole dancers!!!
- FREE Welcome Champagne for all Girls!!!
- Around 250 of the hottest girls and coolest guys are joining every month.
- Practice you Japanese skills with native speakers.
- Get your magic All-You-Can-Drink wristband for only 1000 Yen extra!!!
- Great Opportunity to expand your social network of friends around town
- 3 hours All-You-Can-Drink Cocktails, Beer, Softdrinks etc.
- Find romance or just have a great time at a cool international lounge.
- Snacks will also be provided
- The party is what you make it!!!

5/24(Fri) 7pm~ "Buffet & Dance" Party @ MAHARAJA Roppongi
http://www.tokyoparty.org/party.php?lang=en&p=tgif

5/25(Sat) 7pm~ NEW!!! Intl. Party Shibuya @ Samurai Cafe
http://www.tokyoparty.org/party.php?lang=en&p=shibuya_party

5/25(Sat) 26:00~ BAYERN - DORTMUND UEFA CL FINAL LIVE @ HARD ROCK CAFE
http://www.tokyoparty.org/party.php?lang=en&p=uefa_champions_league

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Never mind I confused a security clearance with a background check. It was a background check that I had. Well I guess all I can do is be patient and keep applying.

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In the states I used to love going to lakes/rivers and hiking. I have been told that almost all the rivers are polluted with toxins and fish hooks so there isn't anywhere to go with your dog. Is this true? What fun things do most people do with their dog? 

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Just be ready for a long, protracted job search. Things are very competitive right now. Most of the time that you apply for a job, you will not be contacted for an interview; it's a numbers game & they have too many qualified applicants. It moves slowly and could be months, not weeks. It also matters "who you know" (networking is king) and whether you are eligible for any hiring preference. Since you mentioned a security clearance, you must have recent experience in a position of responsibility. Having a clearance sets you apart if you apply to positions or companies that require a clearance, which mostly does not include MWR.

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Posted By Jay Flows on 05-22-2013 9:21 AM

If my son, who never served in the military, can get an ID to go on base for health care, then certainly a disabled vet who is entitled to use of U.S. military medical care should be able to do the same.

and what is the process of even doing that?

Get them signed up on Tricare Young Adult, and once you have the insurance card your child takes it the nearest PASS office to get an ID card & sticker for the car.  I was dubious as to whether it would work, but my son took it to MCAS Miramar & they knew exactly what to do. 

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"any Japanese girl who is giving it up to a guy on the base..."

Wow, that's pretty offensive.

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So you need a japanese credit card to get an ETC?
=(

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Are there two different questions being asked by two different posters? One poster seems like she is trying to get everyone moved without orders and the other just wants to move and leave husband behind. Is that correct?

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I would recommend staying at the New Sanno Hotel in Tokyo and take the train as one night at one of the Disney Hotels can easily run you $300 a room for 2 people.

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How many people in your party?

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If my son, who never served in the military, can get an ID to go on base for health care, then certainly a disabled vet who is entitled to use of U.S. military medical care should be able to do the same.

and what is the process of even doing that?

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On Friday, May 24, we invite you to meet lots of international people and make new friends, while enjoying All-You-Can-Drink at Maharaja in Roppongi. For all girls we will this time prepare a FREE Special Surprise Buffet!!!

1000 Yen OFF with reservation at:
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5/25 NEW!!! Party @ Samurai Cafe http://www.tokyoparty.org/party.php?p=shibuya_party 
5/25 バイエルン vs ドルトムント FINAL LIVE http://www.tokyoparty.org/party.php?p=uefa_champions_league 
Foreigners*: 1000 Yen
Girls: 1000 Yen
Student Girls*: FREE !!
Guys: 2000 Yen
Birthday Present*: FREE Admission, if your birthday is in May.

- Around 250 of the hottest girls and coolest guys are joining every month.
- Practice you Japanese skills with native speakers.
- Girls Only: FREE Special Surprise Buffet!!!
- Shake your body to the hits of Lady Gaga, Black Eyed Peas, Rihanna...
- Get your magic All-You-Can-Drink wristband for only 1000 Yen extra!!!
- Great Opportunity to expand your social network of friends around town
- 3 hours "Nomihoudai" Beer, Cocktails, Wine, Softdrinks etc.
- Find romance or just have a great time at a cool international club.
- The party is what you make it!!!

5/24(Fri) 7pm~ "Buffet & Dance" Party @ MAHARAJA Roppongi
http://www.tokyoparty.org/party.php?lang=en&p=tgif

5/25(Sat) 7pm~ NEW!!! Intl. Party Shibuya @ Samurai Cafe
http://www.tokyoparty.org/party.php?lang=en&p=shibuya_party

5/25(Sat) 26:00~ BAYERN - DORTMUND UEFA CL FINAL LIVE @ HARD ROCK CAFE
http://www.tokyoparty.org/party.php?lang=en&p=uefa_champions_league

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5月24日（金）、国際交流パーティーを六本木のマハラジャで開催します。 海外から来た人たちとの出会いを通じて新しい友人作りや語学のスキルアップ、そして特別な誰かに出会うチャンスの時！！ ランゲージパートナーを探している人、飲み友達を探している人、ロマンスを探している人、そんな人たちにぴったりなパーティーです。 今回は女性のためだけに、スペシャルなサプライズビュッフェを無料でご用意しております。

こちらからの予約で1000円OFF！！！
5/24 "Buffet & Dance" Party @ Maharaja http://www.tokyoparty.org/party.php?p=tgif 
5/25 NEW!!! Party @ Samurai Cafe http://www.tokyoparty.org/party.php?p=shibuya_party 
5/25 バイエルン vs ドルトムント FINAL LIVE http://www.tokyoparty.org/party.php?p=uefa_champions_league 
外国人*： 1000円
女性： 1000円
女子大学生*： 無料 FREE !!
男性： 2000円
誕生日プレゼント*： 5月が誕生日の方は入場無料になります。

- 毎回たくさんの外国人が、東京インターナショナルパーティーに参加しています!
- ネーティブスピーカーと話して英語をもっとぺらぺらになりましょう！！
- 女性限定： スペシャルなサプライズビュッフェ!!!
- レディー・ガガ、ブラック・アイド・ピーズ、リアーナのヒット曲で踊ろう
- ２杯以上飲みたい方は、１０００円で飲み放題リストバンドをお求めください!!!
- 国際交流して新しい友達、ランゲージエクスチェンジのパートナーを探そう！
- ３時間の飲み放題 ビール、カクテル、ワイン、ジュース等
- 留学した人との情報交換もして、外人の友達を増やしましょう！！
- そして素敵な友達が見つかるかな！！

5月24日（金） 7pm~ "Buffet & Dance" 国際交流パーティー @ MAHARAJA 六本木
http://www.tokyoparty.org/party.php?p=tgif

5月25日（土） 7pm~ NEW 国際交流パーティー 渋谷 @ Samurai Cafe
http://www.tokyoparty.org/party.php?p=shibuya_party

5月25日（土） 26:00~ バイエルン vs ドルトムント UEFA CL FINAL LIVE @ HARD ROCK CAFE
http://www.tokyoparty.org/party.php?p=uefa_champions_league

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5月24日（金）、国際交流パーティーを六本木のマハラジャで開催します。 海外から来た人たちとの出会いを通じて新しい友人作りや語学のスキルアップ、そして特別な誰かに出会うチャンスの時！！ ランゲージパートナーを探している人、飲み友達を探している人、ロマンスを探している人、そんな人たちにぴったりなパーティーです。 今回は女性のためだけに、スペシャルなサプライズビュッフェを無料でご用意しております。

こちらからの予約で1000円OFF！！！
5/24 "Buffet & Dance" Party @ Maharaja http://www.tokyoparty.org/party.php?p=tgif 
5/25 NEW!!! Party @ Samurai Cafe http://www.tokyoparty.org/party.php?p=shibuya_party 
5/25 バイエルン vs ドルトムント FINAL LIVE http://www.tokyoparty.org/party.php?p=uefa_champions_league 
外国人*： 1000円
女性： 1000円
女子大学生*： 無料 FREE !!
男性： 2000円
誕生日プレゼント*： 5月が誕生日の方は入場無料になります。

- 毎回たくさんの外国人が、東京インターナショナルパーティーに参加しています!
- ネーティブスピーカーと話して英語をもっとぺらぺらになりましょう！！
- 女性限定： スペシャルなサプライズビュッフェ!!!
- レディー・ガガ、ブラック・アイド・ピーズ、リアーナのヒット曲で踊ろう
- ２杯以上飲みたい方は、１０００円で飲み放題リストバンドをお求めください!!!
- 国際交流して新しい友達、ランゲージエクスチェンジのパートナーを探そう！
- ３時間の飲み放題 ビール、カクテル、ワイン、ジュース等
- 留学した人との情報交換もして、外人の友達を増やしましょう！！
- そして素敵な友達が見つかるかな！！

5月24日（金） 7pm~ "Buffet & Dance" 国際交流パーティー @ MAHARAJA 六本木
http://www.tokyoparty.org/party.php?p=tgif

5月25日（土） 7pm~ NEW 国際交流パーティー 渋谷 @ Samurai Cafe
http://www.tokyoparty.org/party.php?p=shibuya_party

5月25日（土） 26:00~ バイエルン vs ドルトムント UEFA CL FINAL LIVE @ HARD ROCK CAFE
http://www.tokyoparty.org/party.php?p=uefa_champions_league

フェイスブックで「いいね!」の数が「3500人」に達したら、フェイスブックファンのみなさんを対象とした参加費無料のフェイスブックパーティーを開催します！！！
まだ「いいね!」をクリックしていない方も、これから「いいね!」をして参加費無料パーティーのチケットをGETしよう!!
http://www.facebook.com/TokyoInfo

ぜひ気軽に参加してください。
一人でも、友だちと一緒でもOK！
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On Friday, May 24, we invite you to meet lots of international people and make new friends, while enjoying All-You-Can-Drink at Maharaja in Roppongi. For all girls we will this time prepare a FREE Special Surprise Buffet!!!

1000 Yen OFF with reservation at:
5/24 "Buffet & Dance" Party @ Maharaja http://www.tokyoparty.org/party.php?p=tgif 
5/25 NEW!!! Party @ Samurai Cafe http://www.tokyoparty.org/party.php?p=shibuya_party 
5/25 バイエルン vs ドルトムント FINAL LIVE http://www.tokyoparty.org/party.php?p=uefa_champions_league
Foreigners*: 1000 Yen
Girls: 1000 Yen
Student Girls*: FREE !!
Guys: 2000 Yen
Birthday Present*: FREE Admission, if your birthday is in May.

- Around 250 of the hottest girls and coolest guys are joining every month.
- Practice you Japanese skills with native speakers.
- Girls Only: FREE Special Surprise Buffet!!!
- Shake your body to the hits of Lady Gaga, Black Eyed Peas, Rihanna...
- Get your magic All-You-Can-Drink wristband for only 1000 Yen extra!!!
- Great Opportunity to expand your social network of friends around town
- 3 hours "Nomihoudai" Beer, Cocktails, Wine, Softdrinks etc.
- Find romance or just have a great time at a cool international club.
- The party is what you make it!!!

5/24(Fri) 7pm~ "Buffet & Dance" Party @ MAHARAJA Roppongi
http://www.tokyoparty.org/party.php?lang=en&p=tgif

5/25(Sat) 7pm~ NEW!!! Intl. Party Shibuya @ Samurai Cafe
http://www.tokyoparty.org/party.php?lang=en&p=shibuya_party

5/25(Sat) 26:00~ BAYERN - DORTMUND UEFA CL FINAL LIVE @ HARD ROCK CAFE
http://www.tokyoparty.org/party.php?lang=en&p=uefa_champions_league

As soon as we reach 3500 Facebook "likes", we will say "Thank You" by inviting all of our Facebook Fans to a completely FREE Party!!!
In case you haven't clicked "Like" yet, you can still do so now in order to get a FREE Admission ticket for the upcoming Facebook Party.
http://www.facebook.com/TokyoInfo

Everybody is welcome, so tell your friends and join us.

TokyoInfo
http://www.TokyoParty.org
http://www.Tokyo.Info
http://www.facebook.com/TokyoInfo
http://www.twitter.com/TokyoInfo


Get a FREE PARTY TICKET from our Partner Dropbox!!!
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The Disney Hotels are ridiculously expensive. You'd be better off at a nearby business hotel (Can't think of the names offhand) since you'll really only need a place to rest, and taking the train in.   Or try the New Sanno or Hardy Barracks.

http://www.tokyodisneyresort.co.jp/en/ Should give all the details you need for tickets. Food is a tad pricey, but not outrageously so if you choose wisely. Get a plastic popcorn bucket and refill it cheaply though! $1100 should be ok if you don't stay at a resort hotel. 

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I am PCSing to NH Yokosuka on OCT2013
Planning on taking leave for 7 days before check in.
I am currently thinking about going to Tokyo Disneland for 3 days and is wondering if budget of $1,100 (including hotel cost, food, tickets, transportation) is enough?

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Best bet... Sell it to someone on base for whatever you can get and apply that money to another car.

Ditto

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Posted By PoohPoohh on 05-18-2013 8:15 PM
I would like to get a master degree, but not the one from University of Phoenix. I was wondering if anyone has studied in a japanese university to get an MBA in english, and could give advices. Also, is there any financial support I could get?

I am a current Temple University MBA student in Tokyo and use the GI Bill to cover the majority of the costs.  There are several scholarships available and not many of the students apply for them so they are almost easy to get.  Federal Student Aid works well also since it is an American university.  TUJ is the only foreign university to be fully recognised by the Ministry of Education so you can get a Student Visa if needed.

Other English based MBAs in Tokyo:

McGill (Canadian)
Waseda University
IUJ (not in Tokyo, but is a good MBA program -- live in style)

I have also heard that Sophia is offering an MBA in English starting this coming year, but I have not seen anything official.

If you want some more information on TUJ's MBA PM me.

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Posted By Ivy007 on 05-20-2013 9:32 AM
Since your car is more than 10 yrs old, it won't be worth anything towards vehicle at a dealership.

Concur, back in 2002 I bought a 2003 ElGrand X fully loaded and paid close to $57K for it.  I was the only owner and kept it in immaculate shape and 100% dealer maintained with records maintained at the original dealer.  Back in November they offered me 30,000 yen for it.  Yes, that is about $300...  Their reasoning...it was almost ten years old.

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Hello, 

I have my security clearance back and am now able to apply for Full time positions. A few weeks ago I applied for two positions, but I have not received a call for a job interview. How long does it take for one to wait until the interview process? I am just wondering. I figured at this point either they were not interested in hiring me or perhaps the paperwork is still being processed. Also MWR has not posted job updates in about two weeks. Do they only post job updates once a month? Or is it just because they do not have new job updates? Or does it have to do with the hiring freeze? I am confused, so if someone knows anything I would love to know. 

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Since it has over a year of JCI left and about a year of driving mileage till the Auto Port recommends you change the timing belt at 100k, start selling it for $2K. Happy Selling...

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No, I have not tried it before and I do not own or work at a dealership. The information is based on discussions I have had with MLCs, dealers and car lot sales agents during my recent car shopping trips. If you observe the prices what the vehicles for sale off base are (around that year), they aren't going for much, $2000 at best. So they aren't making much money on older cars. You should bring a Japanese speaking friend and inquire at the nearest dealer.

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Yeah, I would have to agree. Probably not worth trading in. Most of my Japanese friends with normal cars >10 years old just have their cars junked.
If it passes a complete Japanese inspection they MIGHT give you something for it.

Best bet... Sell it to someone on base for whatever you can get and apply that money to another car.

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Just thought I'd post this for anyone in Sasebo who may not be aware.  You can go to MWR and have them call the Saihi bus station to make a reservation for you to the FUK airport.  Bus stops at both international and domestic terminals, though there are more frequent stops at the international terminal.  You can always catch the shuttle that runs between the 2 terminals though.  There are buses leaving from Sasebo basically all day, every 20 or 30 minutes for much of the day.  This has worked well for me and my wife on several ocassions since all of our departing flights from FUK have been before the base bus would arrive and we get back to FUK long before the base bus would be leaving in the evening.  It is 2000 yen each way and you can schedule a round-trip ticket as long as your return trip is within 10 days of the departure.  If you need an early morning bus, as we have a few times, MWR will also call King Taxi to schedule for a taxi to pick you up on base.  Taxi fare is usually 1000 yen or a little less depending on traffic.

All you do is tell MWR what bus(es) you want and they call and make the reservation, using your phone number as the confirmation.  They write all this on the bus schedule and when you go to the bus station you just give them that sheet and they pull up your reservation.   

Just an fyi.

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Have you tried it before? Or do you own/work at a dealership?

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I would also highly recommend Hayama Animal Hospital.  They may be able to recommend a groomer to you.

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"She doesn't have to manually input the weight or price since the product code & the scale do all the work and create the label."
....assuming the scale is problem, it should be easiest to verify between the two. A pound of butter weighs the same a a pound of cheese. To the manager, no big, oh well, the manager didn't assume anything. If an investigation were to happen the scale can be easily factored out.

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We need a pet sitter for our two dogs (labradors) and one cat from June 18-Aug. 15.  We would prefer someone who would stay in our home with them.  We would pay for your time, provide food, internet, and a car during your stay.  Our home is very close to a beach and has a beautiful view of Sagami Bay; it is in the Akiya area of Yokosuka, close to Hayama.
Our dogs are 7 years old and are very friendly and calm.  Our cat is 6 years old and is very friendly also as soon as he gets over his wariness of a newcomer.
Please call Laurie at 090-6314-1544, if interested.  Thank you.