mark
@nipon1
English expat in Japan
Forum posts
29
Contacts
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About me
English
Lives in tokyo
Speaks just boring english
Registration: 12 July 2011
Looking for pubs that are busy at weekends
try the green sheep irish bar in yokohama station area (near tokyo hands) on ground level and open late - u can watch satellite tv there and drink .... alt bit more boring is the tavern which in basement and normally full of GIs or sad old men but ... Read More
New to the forum , anyone for Golf ?
hi nottus, i havnt played golf since i worked in korea more than 10 years ago and used to play off of 110 so more like hockey. if you up for a beer some time can introduce you to others. i work in azabu-juban but live out near ... Read More
Beer, Golf & Friends
hi stephen - r u still in tokyo? how did you get on with meeting people cheers mark Read More
Climbing to Mount Fuji this Saturday night (20Aug2011)
hi there ^ i did it when i first arrived and stopped over at one of the lodges near the top for a couple of hours kip before going to the top. will worth it have a good one cheers mark Read More
Hiking in Nepal
Thanks segun 26 - basically trying to find agency in japan which arranges such trips so can join up with others from japan who are interested or planning such a trip. cheers Read More
Hiking in Nepal
Hi Am looking into Hiking in Nepal during Oct/Nov this year and thinking of the Annapurna Trail. Am led to understand this is moderate and get to see wild like as runs thru the national park. Am interested in any advice and also if anyone ... Read More
Looking for friends, interesting people ...
Hi Ula, Welcome & good to see you joined. See you soon. Cheers Mark Read More
In Tokyo last 2 weeks of August, looking for friends to hang out with
no worries, and see you in japan mark Read More
In Tokyo last 2 weeks of August, looking for friends to hang out with
hi there - if you up for a beer or two in reponggi area then let me know - will try to bring couple of others along. cheers mark Read More
evening drink + get together for all new and exisiting members
Hi nagoya is a bit far from tokyo/yokohama but perhaps you could start one yourself for members in or near nagoya.. cheers mark Read More
Accomodation in Yokohama
Hi Sue, How did you get on? Did you try different estate agents or check to share with someone? Heard there are more expats now arriving in Japan especially Tokyo/Yokohama area, so guess rents will increase in cost. Have you made any interesting ... Read More
Accomodation in Yokohama
Hi Sue, the estate agents here are normally pretty good, but try a couple for safety sake as some mite hv something off market. Otherwise you shud check around for flat sharing as more company and safety. It also makes your stay more ... Read More
Accomodation in Yokohama
Hi Sue, That sounds about normal, however you can probably shade that a bit depending on how fancy you want. Mansions will be more expensive and kennai not bad area for convenience. Cheers Mark Read More
evening drink + get together for all new and exisiting members
Hi Lads+Lasses, It has been suggested by some new members, that a get together over evening drinks would be a very good way for people to meet and chat. This could be turned into a regular event and would also act as a good way of face to face ... Read More
Hi, I will be in Tokyo for a while, looking for someone to go out with by _mai_
Hi, I will be in Tokyo until end of Aug.2011 I would love to have some new friends to discover Tokyo in a different way. I can speak Japanese also. it's summer and I love outgoing activities. Drop me a line! ^^ I would love to have your messages;);)
hi laurent apols for late reply but was out tonite with friends. fyg my email: nipon1@yahoo.com a couple of people of suggested trying to organise a drink+chat evening so will try to put up a blog to work something out. otherwise if you fancy a ... Read More
Going out in Yokohama
christine/mark ok will put up new blog - maybe cud do one in tokyo and one in yokohama. maybe 1st week august or something like that cheers Read More
Going out in Yokohama
hi Harmonie and anyone else, There are plenty of places in yokohama or close by including salza bars, pubs etc. would anyone be interested to set up an evening for chat+drink at a bar @ yokohama station or hiyoshi station - say once a month for ... Read More
New to Japan! by kris0417
Hello! I am 26 years old from Houston Texas, and have just come to Japan in April for work. I just registered on this site today, so I wanted to say hello. I'm in Yokohama, but wanted to post on the Tokyo forum as well since I've been spending ...
roy + et all, hi am also new member and actually live in yokohama but work in tokyo. if anyone wants to arrange an evening drink+chat then please let me know. how about the hub pub at yokohama station - easy to get to, just make sure correct hub as ... Read More
Hi, I will be in Tokyo for a while, looking for someone to go out with by _mai_
Hi, I will be in Tokyo until end of Aug.2011 I would love to have some new friends to discover Tokyo in a different way. I can speak Japanese also. it's summer and I love outgoing activities. Drop me a line! ^^ I would love to have your messages;);)
Laurent Hi there, Hows it going so far? If you have time and fancy a chat and a beer in reponggi, then let me know Cheers Mark Read More
Hi, I will be in Tokyo for a while, looking for someone to go out with by _mai_
Hi, I will be in Tokyo until end of Aug.2011 I would love to have some new friends to discover Tokyo in a different way. I can speak Japanese also. it's summer and I love outgoing activities. Drop me a line! ^^ I would love to have your messages;);)
MAI, REDBRICK BLDG IS NOT FAR FROM MINATO MIRAI STATION ON TOYOKO LINE. ITS USED TO BE OLD WAREHOUSES THAT HAVE BEEN CONVERTED INTO SHOPS AND RESTRUANTS. QUIET NICE TO HANGOUT AS RIGHT ON HARBOUR FRONT, BUT EXPENSIVE. HOW LONG ARE YOU IN JAPAN ... Read More
Konnichiwa
hi there welcome to japan. been here for 10 years and based in tokyo/yokohama. daughter loves it wife doesnt mind it so sure you will enjoy with you big salary cheers Read More
I am new member from Mexico by miresperanza
I am new member... I would like to meet people from other countries, I am looking for new friends, share our hobbies together. Nice to know you all :D
hi there - im mark calling from tokyo japan. just joined and also interested to expand friendship circle find new interesting things to discuss Read More
Hi, I will be in Tokyo for a while, looking for someone to go out with by _mai_
Hi, I will be in Tokyo until end of Aug.2011 I would love to have some new friends to discover Tokyo in a different way. I can speak Japanese also. it's summer and I love outgoing activities. Drop me a line! ^^ I would love to have your messages;);)
how are you getting on so far. made lots of new friends? if you bored during week days would be available for lunch time coffee etc to try to give you some tips on places etc. do you like sports, hiking, etc? fyg am 44 year old man but ... Read More
Going out in Yokohama
check out the hub pub at yokohama station (NOT the one near tavern) but the one the other side of the station near to canal. mostly for younger more energetic crowd and noisy. otherwise hiyoshi not far by toyoko line and some nice places there. ... Read More