Would like some advice about going towards Japan

[Nyororin]

Originally Posted by Sangetsu

Don't scoff at the pay, according to a recent Japan Times survey, earning 250.000 yen per month will put you in the top 20% of the Japanese population. Anyone who comes to Japan from America or Europe is most likely not coming for the economical opportunities.

I would like to see this survey...
250,000/month is the average pay for a 20 something year old with about 3 years in a company. Anything above that and the pay goes way up.

Even if they are counting after-tax pay, it`s a bit dubious. The only way I see the survey being accurate is if it is including the ENTIRE Japanese population. Counting all children, elderly, unemployed, etc in the figure.

Although I have to say, you`ve done a great job of making me feel all rich and special though for having a household income of two times + that.
No wait, as I`m not fully employed at the moment and have a kid... If they are counting by individual that would put us below the 200,000 line per person.

[ACW]

Originally Posted by Nyororin

I would like to see this survey...
250,000/month is the average pay for a 20 something year old with about 3 years in a company. Anything above that and the pay goes way up.

Even if they are counting after-tax pay, it`s a bit dubious. The only way I see the survey being accurate is if it is including the ENTIRE Japanese population. Counting all children, elderly, unemployed, etc in the figure.

Although I have to say, you`ve done a great job of making me feel all rich and special though for having a household income of two times + that.
No wait, as I`m not fully employed at the moment and have a kid... If they are counting by individual that would put us below the 200,000 line per person.

Whew thats a relief. I was worried for a moment.

Nyororin, since you own a household I have a question. I heard that mortgages in Japan can carry on through the next of kin. Is that true? How much does a household usually cost in Japan. Specifically outside big cities.