i considered japan at one time as a single male and from what i gathered it was not possible to stay long term without having employment.

Being smart and believing in gods do not belong in the same sentence - unless we are talking opposites!

 

Have a nice trip!

Japan, there is a forest where lots of young people commit suicide.

Japan where young people lock themselves in a room and dont come (rarely) out again. Hikikomori.

Japan where it is not easy to find gf's. And women change in thinking of family. They DONT want kids, so your multiplying with Japanese is the question, talk about it with god.

There are even courses in dating. However Japanese porn is favorite.

Hokkaido is very cold in winter and now radio active material is flushed in the sea.

There are akiya houses, very cheap, but you need to do some renovation mostly.

They are even giving land and houses for free.

 

A mate in HK really tried this past year on how to get in Japan. He is somehow obsessed with Japan. Ok his choice, however Japan is beautiful.

NOT that easy, it seems now a 30.000.000 yen option is a possibility. Although he doesnt have that.

He even had video conference with a (paid) Japanese specialist on how to stay in Japan.

He found out, when you have Japanese blood, there was a possibility. And he had way down the family line, but the proof isnt that easy to get. So that was a sunken ship.

 

He tried connecting to a Japanese woman and did once, going to her. But she was and  ting tong and out on money and did some ordering on his CC. Not big , but never the less. So that ship also sunk, but he tries to find a new ship.

He tried a lot more of them, but not really successful.

Mostly they want you to be in Japan and must have a well paid job.

However there are Japanese women wanting to come over to HK for a meet, married women!

Probably he will do so, now he wil be back on his own again, after a complicated relation with a Chinese. 

 

However he still has the wish to live in Japan, but now, on how?

As you are so smart and have god on your site, let me know. I can tell him.

 

On 10/3/2023 at 9:04 AM, GammaGlobulin said:

I know what I need to do.

But, will it be the best move for me, rather than remaining in Thailand, I wonder?

 

I am happy ONLY with smart people, and this is one of the reasons I have been posting Topics somewhat less on TV.

 

I am trying to figure out how I can move to Japan, live a quiet and simple life, and enjoy Japan's beautiful natural environment while living longer in a Japanese village, and happier, maybe, as well.

 

But the logistics of this need much thought, before I act and leave Thai culture, which I think is the best.

 

So, any thoughts about this from anyone else who has contemplated such a move, would be very helpful in keeping me from making any huge irreversible choices.

 

Here is a graphic which clearly shows why I will choose Japan.

The graphic is so obvious.

I have spent a lot of time in HK, and I really prefer the average IQ there of at least 107.

 

Some here have doubted my genius level IQ, but they are the fools.

 

 

 

 

Oh, well, we know that it's a fool's errand to argue with fools.

 

Still, thanks for any input here about my impending move...

And, I am NOT joking about this, either...

 

PLEASE NOTE:  It is conceivable that, upon reaching the Japan countryside, I may be able to do a bit of multiplication, as was told to me by GOD.  Stranger things have happened in this life, for sure.

 

 

 

 

It certainly sounds like an interesting idea.

 

Watch out for the bears:

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-66737051

 

Plenty of cheap accommodation available in rural areas:

 

https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20191023-what-will-japan-do-with-all-of-its-empty-ghost-homes

 

This issue more acute in rural areas (I'm thinking about "partnership" prospects):

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-66850943

 

 

 

 

You may find it difficult to stay in Japan long term due to their strict visa regulations.

Have you been to the Japanese countryside lately or ever? 

As a tourist/visitor you would be given a 90 Day stamp in your passport without the need for a visa , dependent on the country you are from.

The level of English language comprehension drops off significantly the farther you stray from the main metropolises.

It may be a good idea to come over as a tourist and spend a few months getting to know the lay of the land and exploring how you can fit in.

It is now heading in to the cold season and the temperature will plummet soon , you may be advised to wait until the spring to make an exploratory visit and see Japan during sakura.

Finding accommodation in the Japanese countryside may prove problematic , but there are many real estate agencies online , but their sites are in Japanese language only.

Bank accounts can only be opened if you have a visa , but cash can be withdrawn from any 7-11 ATM (yes 7-11 in Japan have their own bank) but many other Japanese banks do not accept foreign cards.

Japan is a great country to retire to as there is such a high proportion of the population being over the age of 65 , I am assuming that you are of that age range , they are very active and take part in many activities , which if you are of a curious nature , no doubt you will be invited to join , they are as interested in you as you are of them , and you will learn much more Japanese , as they learn some English from you.

 

1 hour ago, ChrisKC said:

Being smart and believing in gods do not belong in the same sentence - unless we are talking opposites!

 

Have a nice trip!

Being smart and repeatedly having to tell everyone how smart you are is also somewhat questionable...  

I think you should go...life is for learning.

On 10/3/2023 at 8:11 AM, bignok said:

Lots of dumbos in Africa

most of the world is overfilled with"dumbos". Why pick on Africa. Ever been there?

2 hours ago, bignok said:

The grass is red

True, the grass is red.

If you are a foreigner there are limited options in Japan.  You can only get a tourist visa,  have a job in Japan, or be married to a Japanese citizen. 
Snd I also believe for certain types of visas you are tested on Japanese language proficiency.  
Countryside or not.  Japan is more expensive than Thailand.  And if you have limited funds and little to no health insurance.  You won’t make it there. 
 

5 minutes ago, swm59nj said:

If you are a foreigner there are limited options in Japan.  You can only get a tourist visa,  have a job in Japan, or be married to a Japanese citizen. 
Snd I also believe for certain types of visas you are tested on Japanese language proficiency.  
Countryside or not.  Japan is more expensive than Thailand.  And if you have limited funds and little to no health insurance.  You won’t make it there. 
 

It could be that his imagination outstrips his ability. 
Unlike his ‘hero’ Jordan Peterson, he lacks the ability to state “I don’t know”. 
No humility, so bound to fail. 
 

On 10/3/2023 at 4:03 PM, Crossy said:

Please, for all our sakes, define "SOON"

 

If it were not for you, Crossy, reading my Topics, then I would stop, completely. 

 

You are one of only two worthy nice guys on this forum. 

 

And, your comments are ALWAYS a breath of fresh air...! 

 

 

1 minute ago, GammaGlobulin said:

If it were not for you, Crossy, reading my Topics, then I would stop, completely. 

 

You are one of only two worthy nice guys on this forum. 

 

 

Are you the other? ????

5 hours ago, JimTripper said:

i considered japan at one time as a single male and from what i gathered it was not possible to stay long term without having employment.

Yes. 

That's the rub. 

But, I'm working it out. 

 

 

What is your definition of "smart people"?

 

 

What type of visa are going to chose for staying in Japan. ????????

On 10/3/2023 at 5:03 PM, Crossy said:

Please, for all our sakes, define "SOON"

 

My wife who worked for a Japanese company for over a decade was surprised that my Japanese is better than Thai.

 

I learned a lot from watching Pr0n and now we sometimes watch it together as she also finds it a useful linguistic tool. Her favorite actress is Julia.

You sound like my wifes first husband.Apparently he was perfect too.

On 10/3/2023 at 5:33 PM, likerdup1 said:

Have you visited the Mensa website yet. Take the free Mensa online test and post the results here. Inquiring minds want to know. After taking the Mensa test and qualifying your claims as a genius then join your nearest Mensa chapter in Tokyo. They are waiting for you!!!

 

https://www.mensa.org/public/mensa-iq-challenge

I did the test ...

Result of IQ Test

Your IQ lies outside the range that the test is currently able to measure. We will be expanding the measurable range of this test as soon as we have gathered more data.

 

555

On 10/3/2023 at 3:04 PM, GammaGlobulin said:

Some here have doubted my genius level IQ, but they are the fools.

Are you a happy person ?

Do you have everything you always wanted ?

No ?

So , may be you are not such a genius then ...

The OP will need a bigger country than Japan to put his brain in ah-so ????

16 minutes ago, nobodysfriend said:

555

Nobody has an IQ score that high.

You must be joking.

 

6 minutes ago, nobodysfriend said:

So , may be you

Are you serious?

 

On 10/3/2023 at 3:04 PM, GammaGlobulin said:

PLEASE NOTE:  It is conceivable that, upon reaching the Japan countryside, I may be able to do a bit of multiplication

You should start with the 17 table, it is good training for the brain

8 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

Are you serious?

 

No , not really ... I just want to have fun .

 

9 hours ago, The Theory said:

What type of visa are going to chose for staying in Japan. ????????

diplomatic visa with very long mission

Or, I have a friend there who I might be able to marry.

 

Or. I will just fly back and forth between Japan and Taiwan.

 

Or, I have one other visa option.

 

 

11 hours ago, GammaGlobulin said:

Yes. 

That's the rub. 

But, I'm working it out. 

 

 

If you are serious, I actually live in Japan now. Have for more than 20 years. 

 

1. If you want to stay, you need a work visa of some kind. Do you have a university degree? If not, getting a teaching job at an Eikaiwa (private language school) will be difficult. There are myriad job sites online to check.

2. The countryside is basically empty of anyone under the age of 60. Towns are dying. It is lovely though- villages nestled between mountains or on the seaside.

3. You will need a car to get around in the countryside. Public transport is great in the cities, not so in the rural parts. 

4. You cant get away with 90% of the crap that you can get away with in Thailand. People here like their lives tidy, neat, organized, predictable, and safe. No staggering around in a tank top drunk as a lord.

2 minutes ago, Hanaguma said:

If you are serious, I actually live in Japan now. Have for more than 20 years. 

 

1. If you want to stay, you need a work visa of some kind. Do you have a university degree? If not, getting a teaching job at an Eikaiwa (private language school) will be difficult. There are myriad job sites online to check.

2. The countryside is basically empty of anyone under the age of 60. Towns are dying. It is lovely though- villages nestled between mountains or on the seaside.

3. You will need a car to get around in the countryside. Public transport is great in the cities, not so in the rural parts. 

4. You cant get away with 90% of the crap that you can get away with in Thailand. People here like their lives tidy, neat, organized, predictable, and safe. No staggering around in a tank top drunk as a lord.

I am a very tidy Ivy League grad.

But, I don't like to drive.

I have been to the Japanese countryside, several times.

Lived in Kyoto.

I am worried only by healthcare, since I think Thailand hospitals are better, or rather, many doctors here seems more capable.

I do not intend to get away with crap in Japan, just as I do not do stupid stuff in Thailand.

 

 

You should know a  it about statistics.  Just try to find a 2 sigma gal in Thailand.  Im sure there is a homely gal dreaming of a person like you.   Just hope she doesn't do any investigating of your social accounts as a high IQ would probably do.