British tax advice wanted MS in Kamakura wonders if we know of any consultants who advise individuals on their tax status under the U.K.-Japan Tax Treaty. "I'm thinking in particular about inheritance tax and theissue of domicile." We suggest you begin by either calling the British ...
Empty nest syndrome K'ko is suffering from what she calls "empty nest blues" — that is, being without husband or children. "Do you know of a psychologist (American/Japanese, familiar with both cultures) and marriage counselor who works in the Shibuya/Hiroo/Roppongi area and not too expensive? ...
Diana and Peter were pleased to find the column "How to do Japan — in a VW camper van" (Lifelines, Nov. 16) on the Japan Times website. "It answered many of our questions as we are hoping to bring our Australian-registered Land Rover camper van ...
Back in summer, the owner of AB's rented apartment wanted to spray the property for cockroaches (gokiburi). AB was far from happy. "I don't want chemicals being sprayed in my home. I use natural products wherever possible and feel sick when using even regular dish-washing ...
Oh, the pros and woes of responding to your queries. Great advice, personal experience — even the odd wakeup call. Here are some responses to our Nov. 16 column on "How to do Japan — in a VW camper van": One of the best ...
Reader M.A. lives next to U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Futenma in Okinawa and is bothered by the noise from the airport. "About two to three months ago planes started flying at night until about two in the morning. I would move but I have ...
Reader M.T. has lived in Japan for over 20 years and his brother is planning a visit, with a twist: The brother, his wife and two children are hoping to travel around the country living out of their Volkswagen camper van. "My brother, who is ...
A.M. has a big problem. Having had a driver's license for over 30 years, he got busy and suddenly discovered that it had expired — more than a year ago! "When I went in to the driver's license office, I was told that I have ...
FF in Tokyo has a barking dog next door that just won't stop! "Our neighbors have a caged dog that lives outside. The barking continues for at least an hour, starting after 9 p.m. and often not stopping until well after midnight." This happens almost every ...
Baha'i outreach MN thanks us for writing about her community (Lifelines, Sept. 21). "Just in case Janice or other readers are interested, there is a small but active Baha'i community in the Kansai area. Janice can find out more by e-mailing marynoguchi@gaia.eonet.ne.jp or Brett Keeman, ...
