@TheNickolivas I don't think they're that much more than they are in the States, and there are a lot of used bike/scooter shops around, even in rural towns. Of course, if you want to drive a motorbike here over a certain CC, then you have to have a special license or already have one from your home country.
My predecessors told everything but I didn't end up buying his flashy scooter.(He had an expensive one). I ended up buying a cheaper one when I arrived. 1 year on the scooter, 2 years I used a car. You were lucky you didn't have to go through the shaken procedures.
Good topic. Alot of predecessors don't tell you the hidden details to incoming Jets and when they arrive they discover costs they were'nt told about after they purchased the vehicle.
to elaborate on the "yellow plate" its for Kei cars only...small cars powered by a 660cc or less engine...yes...thats a 0.6L car....they are your sub-sub-compact lol. They are exempt/reduced from certain taxes, insurance breaks, parking, and tolls like you mentioned...
I wouldn't recommend your average Male westerner to buy one.
You never mentioned why you chose the "white plate" version after elaborating on the "yellow" advantages.
It might be worth mentioning that Japanese speedlimits rarely give you opportunity to ride faster than 80 km/h anyways, even on so-called speedways (60 on normal roads, 40 inside settlements).
And it seems you forgot the most basic and important thing: Japanese drive on the left side of the road. Not everybody knows that I suppose. :-)
I was just about to ask about the license when at the end of the video you said part 2, I will discuss about my license. LOL! So forget those questions I was gonna ask. Why was the helmet $100? I'm guessing you no longer have the scooter? What kind of car do you drive now?
With most AC/DC adapters included with most home electronics the voltage shouldn't matter. On the label it should give the ranges where it'll work: 100v to 125v or 240v, 50Hz(Tokyo and East) or 60Hz(Osaka and West). Can't actually remember the last time I encountered a device that couldn't be used in both Japan and the US. If anyone else has, I'd be curious to know.
I bought a camera 3 months ago in Tokyo (yodobashi camera)the cd had an english option, the salesman handed me my camera ready to take pics (he actually took the 1st one - of me :P) and he set the language to english. We went to the Canon head office about 1KM away for an english booklet. Also, I got a plug adaptor in a travel shop, or maybe it was a travel agency... I produced my passport and was spared the VAT also-so it was np - for me at least...:)
Very disappointed that you have not provided us with a vlog dedicated to your bicycle! Some action shots would open up a whole new direction for you I think!
These are really informative, thank you Jason. I may never get over there, but seeing these it allows me to see what is on the other side of the world.
Oh my god?? So what is the speed limit? I am guessing the Shaken that you talk about is like the inspection in states. I am going to be in Fukui-ken prefecture and it snows -.-' Therefore my dreams of owning like a vespa is gone. It would probably be a car or nothing. :-p Arigatou for the omoshiroi Vlogs. :-)
how much do motorcycles cost.?
TheNickolivas 1 month ago
@TheNickolivas I don't think they're that much more than they are in the States, and there are a lot of used bike/scooter shops around, even in rural towns. Of course, if you want to drive a motorbike here over a certain CC, then you have to have a special license or already have one from your home country.
myargonauts 1 month ago
My predecessors told everything but I didn't end up buying his flashy scooter.(He had an expensive one). I ended up buying a cheaper one when I arrived. 1 year on the scooter, 2 years I used a car. You were lucky you didn't have to go through the shaken procedures.
Dovelike 1 year ago
@Dovelike yeah - not having to deal with shakken is a big reason I stayed with my lease for 4 years
myargonauts 1 year ago
Good topic. Alot of predecessors don't tell you the hidden details to incoming Jets and when they arrive they discover costs they were'nt told about after they purchased the vehicle.
Dovelike 1 year ago
to elaborate on the "yellow plate" its for Kei cars only...small cars powered by a 660cc or less engine...yes...thats a 0.6L car....they are your sub-sub-compact lol. They are exempt/reduced from certain taxes, insurance breaks, parking, and tolls like you mentioned...
I wouldn't recommend your average Male westerner to buy one.
shinmei2006 2 years ago
cool - thanks for the info. I certainly enjoyed my white plate I think more than I would have liked a yellow plate.
myargonauts 2 years ago
step 1. Buy sporty car with shaken already done or just done
step 2. ride for the duration of shaken
step 3. shaken over? strip the car down and sell the parts to america...
step 4. shaken averted...restart at step 1
shinmei2006 2 years ago
Dude, when I lived in Korea... every salaryman had a freaking yellow scooter.
OhMySavy 2 years ago
taking the train is also an option right?
SpinningBirdKick1 2 years ago
yep - many JETs never drive while here in Japan - the trains and buses are very convenient in most places.
myargonauts 2 years ago
You live in Japan...why order your camera from amazon?! surely there are unlimited locations to buy a camera?
accentmasterz 3 years ago
This video is in your own "Favorites" list?
You must be proud of this one!
Why this one?
90 % of your videos are "awesome"! :-)
42317 3 years ago
haha - no, I hit the wrong button one day adding to my favs instead of my playlist and just decided to leave it in there. LOL
myargonauts 3 years ago
Yes, this chapter needs a second episode. :-)
You never mentioned why you chose the "white plate" version after elaborating on the "yellow" advantages.
It might be worth mentioning that Japanese speedlimits rarely give you opportunity to ride faster than 80 km/h anyways, even on so-called speedways (60 on normal roads, 40 inside settlements).
And it seems you forgot the most basic and important thing: Japanese drive on the left side of the road. Not everybody knows that I suppose. :-)
42317 3 years ago
I was just about to ask about the license when at the end of the video you said part 2, I will discuss about my license. LOL! So forget those questions I was gonna ask. Why was the helmet $100? I'm guessing you no longer have the scooter? What kind of car do you drive now?
WhiteMatrix2006 3 years ago
Congratulation with a new digital camera.
Just woundering, Why did you buy from amazon and not just in japan?
Tobbytheking 3 years ago
price, so the booklet and CDrom would be in English, so the electric cords would be American voltage.
myargonauts 3 years ago
With most AC/DC adapters included with most home electronics the voltage shouldn't matter. On the label it should give the ranges where it'll work: 100v to 125v or 240v, 50Hz(Tokyo and East) or 60Hz(Osaka and West). Can't actually remember the last time I encountered a device that couldn't be used in both Japan and the US. If anyone else has, I'd be curious to know.
Sorry for being off-topic. (*^_^*)
ElevenColors 3 years ago
yeah - things I bought or brought from America do work here, but I wasn't sure if the reverse would be true. I could find out, but i'm lazy... LOL
myargonauts 3 years ago
hi, great vids, although I am not a JET :)
I bought a camera 3 months ago in Tokyo (yodobashi camera)the cd had an english option, the salesman handed me my camera ready to take pics (he actually took the 1st one - of me :P) and he set the language to english. We went to the Canon head office about 1KM away for an english booklet. Also, I got a plug adaptor in a travel shop, or maybe it was a travel agency... I produced my passport and was spared the VAT also-so it was np - for me at least...:)
kadhine 3 years ago
cool - thanks for the info.
Yeah - my first camera was bought in Japan, and I had no problems with it.
myargonauts 3 years ago
Amazon, driving, and California, you talked about quite a few of my favorite topics. haha.
resite 3 years ago
Very disappointed that you have not provided us with a vlog dedicated to your bicycle! Some action shots would open up a whole new direction for you I think!
Great as always, thanks Jason.
eselous 3 years ago
my bicycle went to the great jitensha heaven in the sky (it rusted over).
myargonauts 3 years ago
Jason, thanks for vid always.
Your English is very clear so that it's relatively easy to hear to me.
So, I watch your vid for training of listening comprehension of English.
Though I can't perfectly follow what you speak yet, I'm looking forward to your vid for my training in the future.
shoeach 3 years ago
These are really informative, thank you Jason. I may never get over there, but seeing these it allows me to see what is on the other side of the world.
Graehaus 3 years ago
Well I hope you get to come even if it's just for a visit. Thanks for watching!
myargonauts 3 years ago
No problem, thanks again. we'd love to visit.
Graehaus 3 years ago
Oh my god?? So what is the speed limit? I am guessing the Shaken that you talk about is like the inspection in states. I am going to be in Fukui-ken prefecture and it snows -.-' Therefore my dreams of owning like a vespa is gone. It would probably be a car or nothing. :-p Arigatou for the omoshiroi Vlogs. :-)
Dominilucy 3 years ago
I use a Canon Powershot SD1000 for my videos, and the quality is really clear. I'm excited to see it!
Bikes, I know, right? I had perma-red face from for the month of July in Kumamoto. Sweat city. And all the Japanese kids, like, never sweated.
Thanks again for the cool videos! I'm definitely looking into the CIR JET program thing!
JamieDanger 3 years ago
the application has three places where you can request a city or region to be placed in, but there is no guarantee. I'm very much in a rural area.
myargonauts 3 years ago