Coming to Yokohama

Hi all,

My name is Namrata and I am from India. I am presently living in Singapore with my husband and we will be relocating to Yokohama within the next two months.

Can some one kindly guide me, regarding yokohama and is it a nice place to live? also, i am presently working in singapore and i heard from someone that it is not possible to get a job in japan, is that true?

also any other useful information will really ease lot of things going on my mind regarding moving to yokohama.

take care,
Namrata

Hello Namrata,

Welcome to Indusladies.

There was a similar discussion here before by a few members. You may want to check it here.. From India to Yokohama .

NewMemberGuide will help you understand our site better.

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Hi Namratha,

I came 2 Yokohama 2 weeks back. This place is quite good. Language is a barrier here as Japan speaks n' understands only Japanese. But yes, there are p'pl here who speak bits n' pieces of English. Even though language is a problem, wat we saw is the Japanese are very helpful and they try 2 help us thro' actions, maps etc... Regarding job.... Japanese language knowledge is a must 2 get any job here. So once u land here, u can join in some classes.

Cheers!
DivyaSriram

I am a Tamilian living in Tamagawa ( by Toyoko line train to Yokohama) for a year and a half now. Kamata has an indian store at a short walk from the station. Their prices may be shocking to new arrivals; but then all prices will be shocking for a while. Finding a medical clinic where someone ( a nurse or a doctor) speak English is a challenge. As for jobs, go to the local newspapers and see what they have. For example, see the link
Work in Japan.com : DAILY YOMIURI ONLINE (The Daily Yomiuri)
At least there are web newspapers that you can read before coming over.
Eigo ( english ) deki masu ka ? can be your first question ( meaning "have you English ability ?" to anyone. There is also point-and-speak Japanese book you can buy. This is an excellent resource. All you have to do is to point to the picture where the content is displayed in both english and japanese.
best wishes
Hopi