Living in Japan

[Picaroon]

I'm looking for some information about Japan. I've heard both first and second hand that people generally tend to really love being out there, but haven't got a whole lot of details as to why. I'm considering trying to get a helo spot out there if available, and I was wondering if anyone had any good info.

Anyway, a search didn't show anything recent about Japan so if anyone's served there recently I'd appreciate some info and the opportunity to PM you some more specific questions.

Thanks

 

[villanelle]

Where in Japan?

I currently live in Japan. My husband's a helo guy in Atsugi. I'd be happy to answer any quality of life questions and I can hit him up for any of the rest of it. PM me.

In general, most people do love it here. I can't really say I'm one of them, but I'm decidedly not typical. The single guys love it because they party their asses off here, and it's a great place to do that. Of all the wardroom's husband has been a part of, I'd say the one here has more fun, by far. (Though I will say that this wardroom also seems to work more and deploys a lot more.) I've had some pretty epic nights in Shibuya; this really is a great place to go out.

Are you single? If not, let me know and I can provide more info about life here for the wife (and kids, if you have them, though I don't so I'm not super knowledgeable about that.)

The COLA is also amazing. Even with a house in San Diego on which we lose $1000 a month and going from two San Diego incomes to one and a part time teaching gig for me, we are better off than we were in San Diego.

Anyway, feel free to PM.

 

[helo_wifey]

My husband was there as a JO in 14. We really loved it, we made quite a few friends (non-mil) there that we keep in touch with. I traveled a lot, not only to meet the boat but as a contractor out there. We took Christmas leave to India one year.

We're in Guam now and I'd give anything to be in Japan rather than here.