Blokes and Mates,
I am not in Japan, but in Okinawa....yes part of Japan, the best part! Have a 97StageaRS turbo AWD, my first "skyline" and am loving life. Been here three years. I'm soaking up that American/Military connection. I'm a civilian working for the military. I can throw a Guinness ball into the East China Sea from my 4bed 2bath apt balcony, courtesy of the US/Japan alliance. I just got home from taking my 21 year-old girlfriend out. We've been seeing each other for 2.5 years....yeah do the math. What a sweet sweet girl. Don't know why she's with this old guy, but not going to give her a reason not to be. The night before her and her mum came by and mum fell asleep on my couch. She knows I will take good care of her daughter. Fresh Sushi when ever I want, soba noodles around the corner, several bars I can walk to. Every month I'm here, I miss the States less.
Now the drivers here are going to give me a stroke. They all SUCK, but when I get some open road in front of me I floor the Stagea and shift it through the gears with over drive off and my stress leaves. This doesn't happen a lot cause like I said, the drivers SUCK and some asshole is going to pull in front of me and ruin my run, but it's good while it lasts.
I love Okinawa, and I love my Stagea. It's more fun than my previous 944 or 911.....well maybe not my 911 that is still my favorite vehicle I've owned, but I can pack in 8 SCUBA Tanks and all my gear and take two people with me. Not possible with the 911.
What keeps me motivated to stay in Japan?(Okinawa)
I can leave the windows down, the keys in the ignition and a 5,000 yen note on the dashboard and come back and it's still there.
I can have a 21 year old girl friend who appreciates me and be seen in public without anyone saying "pervert".
I don't get paid a lot, but have lots of benefits...ie the apt..did I say it was new when I moved in 3yrs ago?
Most everyone wants to speak English.
SCUBA, Surf, SCUBA, Surf, SCUBA, Surf!
I like the food.
Come see me, I'll take you diving!