Moving to Yokosuka, Japan, Questions! (home, colleges, price, offer)

[talymo]

Originally Posted by photochk

Hello, My husband and I are going over in November this year for 3 years.
We have 2 cats that we are taking with us. We don't have kids either, but are going to the Blue Ridge. I am always open to new friends, especially since we will be so far from home.
You need to start getting your cat ready now if you plan to take her with you.
Japan District Veterinary Command

This website will help you with all the information you need for getting your cat ready. She will have to be microchipped and have her shots up to date. It isn't really that expensive if you go to a base vet, but in town it can cost a fortune.

Good luck with everything and if you have any other questions, email me at auntie_chell at hotmail dot com. I'm Michelle.

Thanks so much! I'm always up for making new friends as well! My email is lil_t_me at yahoo dot com.

[tcook21]

Hi. My husband just got orders to Yokosuka, Japan yesterday. We will be headed over there sometime around October. We have a one year old daughter. I was just wondering whether it is better to live on base or off and I would love to hear from other people over there. I'm a little nervous since I won't know anyone there. Thanks.

[Boricua20670]

Hi;
I will be moving to Yokosuka mid-september and I am trying to get some information on what to take. on my HHG I read your posting and I took note of the items you mentioned. My husband and I would like to live off-base, any suggestions

[Boricua20670]

Hola Martha;

Espero que todo este bien. Yo soy de PR y voy para Japon el proximo mes... Dejame saber si hay algo que debo saber...

Suerte

[mizsophia]

how long did u stay in japan? I too will be lost, however reading ur information was very helpful to me. My husband is a Navy Nuke we are scheduled to leave in January..Is it okay to live in Yokosuka Japan without a car? I mean like is the transit, cabs and subways safe and affordable?
Please let me know..If u would like u can email me at my personal email mizsophia@yahoo.com
Thanks

[acibailey3]

Hello everyone I have been reading everyone's post and absorbing all the information. We are up for orders we are trying to decide between Japan and Guam, we have never lived overseas before, just finishing up a shore duty here in Nashville, well, shore duty for my children and myself, my husband has been in Iraq on an IA deployment. We will be moving in April 2010 if anyone has any input I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks,
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[KaceyChanel]

Originally Posted by FolkertNavyWife

I'm married, my husband is in the U.S. Navy and we just found out about 3 weeks ago that we will be moving to Yokosuka, Japan. We won't be moving there until the end of this summer, but I have no idea how life is out there. I got a book on some of the rules are out there, but I have no idea how life is on base. If anyone who understands and knows anything that could help me out before we move would be great!
Some questions that I have are:
Is it better to live on base or off?
Is there any way I can get a job out there that is english speaking?
Is it good to have a baby out there since I just found out that I'm pregnant?
Should we bring our cars out there?
What should be left at home and what can we get out there as in stuff for our house?

Pretty much just about everything I need to know, anything would really help!
Thank you hope to hear from some people soon!

Hey I am not sure what the answers to your questions are but I am in the same situation as you and I was hopeing that if you get any answers that maybe you could direct me in a good direction? Or you could email me @ kaceychanel@yahoo.com

[BritVicous]

I just found out that my husband and I are being stationed in Yokosuka, Japan and I was wondering if anyone on here bought a japanese cell phone while in Japan and if so,can you text people who live in America?

[BritVicous]

also,does anyone know the policy on bringing reptiles too Japan?

[jigeary]

We are currently stationed in Yoko, Japan my cell phone doesn't allow texts to the US, but I can call and email from my my phone to the US. A different plan or add on (or cell company) may allow that feature. I can tell you for sure that you are not allowed to ship reptiles...cats and dogs only after screening and quarantine reqs are fufilled. Hoep you have a pleasant day.