ethanrivers@hotmail.com (Ethan J. Rivers) wrote in message news:<c463af44.0305281445.1eded097@posting.google.com>...
> Hi All:
> 
> I am a gaijin (U.S.) who is moving to Tokyo in the next few months,
> for job reasons.  As you might imagine, I am frantic with preparations
> and packing for the move, and was hoping for some advice or
> information regarding moving to Japan.  Specifically, if there are any
> crucial documents I should have with me, or things that I should bring
> from America as opposed to buying them in Japan, or places where I can
> get information on the expat community in Tokyo, I would greatly
> appreciate it if you could post them or e-mail them to me personally.
> 
> Thanks, I look forward to hearing from everyone!
> 
My standard advice is bring your comfort food, at least a little (of
course it depends on what this is for you; for me it was PBJ). You'll
probably be able to find it all in stores, particularly in Tokyo, and
there's a lot of adventure in seeking out such stuff. But you might
not feel like doing that, or might not have the time.

John W.