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So I understand Hudson county as a whole is still developing its bike infrastructure, but it's gotten pretty crazy as of late with electric bikes and scooters.

In the last 2 weeks I've had 3 separate instances where an ebike flew through a red light and almost hit me and another instance where a young kid was on an electric scooter going the opposite way of one way traffic and they had to slam on the brakes to avoid hitting me after running a red. I'm a pretty cautious "drive like everyone is crazy, except you" person as well.

Curious what to do besides vent here.

Also - love that 16+ are able to get hands on a mode of transportation that allows for work/play further from home that's more most effective. Could only dream to have one when I was their age 😂

Hey all! Heading to Tokyo in a few weeks and curious if there's any Ranma merch/collectors items worth looking for?

Last time I was there I happened to find one of the old fighting games at Super Potato, but more looking for trinkets or something to have on my desk.

Can be old and a collectors item, new gashapon, or even a store that has merch.

Thanks for any and all suggestions! (:

Hey everyone,

I'm looking for some advice on what a realistic path into Tokyo might look like.

My long-term goal is to coach youth competitive sports in Japan, even if it's only for a few years. I've been coaching the same sport for nearly 10 years and worked my way from a part-time coach to a full-time Head Coach and Youth Programs Manager. Through that role, I've coached youth athletes from across the U.S., South America, and Tokyo through several international training camps.

The challenge is that I don't think coaching alone would be enough to support living in Tokyo right away, especially while trying to establish myself. My thought was to teach English while continuing to coach on the side, then eventually transition into coaching full-time if the opportunity presented itself. Since my career has always centered around youth development, teaching English doesn't seem like it would be a negative step if it helps me get there.

The biggest issue is that I don't have a bachelor's or associate's degree. I know that rules out JET and many English teaching jobs because of the visa requirements.

So I have a few questions:

• Are there any legitimate ways to teach English in Japan without a degree, or is it essentially impossible? I also understand getting a visa without JET and other programs might be diicult.
• Are there other visa or employment paths that might make more sense for someone in my situation?
• Has anyone gone the language school/student visa route and later transitioned into English teaching or their long-term profession?
• I enjoy working with kids but would also be open to teaching adults if that opens more opportunities.
• If language school is the most realistic option, how manageable is it to balance studying Japanese with part-time work? I'm currently studying toward N4, but I've never been particularly academic, so I'm curious how demanding people found it.

Tokyo is my focus because that's where most of the coaching opportunities and facilities for my sport are located.

I realize that not having a degree makes things significantly more difficult, and I'm not looking for someone to sugarcoat it. I'm just hoping to understand what realistic options exist, if any.

I'd really appreciate any advice or experiences. Thanks! 😄

I'm curious if anyone here has made the move from coaching climbing in another country to coaching in Japan.

For some background, I've been coaching competitive climbing for nearly 10 years and was most recently a Head Coach in the U.S. I've also organized and coached international training camps in Japan, so I already have connections in the climbing community there. Long-term, I'd love to relocate and coach full-time or part-time in Japan for a year or two.

I'm wondering what the process actually looked like for those who've done it:

* How did you find your job?

* Did a gym sponsor your visa?

* What visa did you end up getting?

* How difficult was it to find a position?

* How much Japanese did you know when you were hired?

* Was there anything you wish you had known before making the move?

I'd really appreciate hearing any experiences or advice, even if you didn't coach but worked in the climbing industry in Japan. Fully aware speaking the language is pretty much a must and currently working on becoming more proficient, especially having a yearly visit there to coach.

Also open to other coaching professions and how you might have went about it.

Thanks for the help!

Hey everyone,

I'm sure this is a long shot but times are tough.

I'm a M34 climbing coach based in the NYC area with nearly 10 years of coaching experience, working with everyone from complete beginners to national and international level youth competitors.

Figured I'd reach out and see if any working professionals would like help with their climbing goals as I'm currently in between coaching roles and looking to earn some side money.

As a former Head Coach, I've coached both nationally and internationally and love helping climbers reach goals they didn't think were possible.

I offer:

Private coaching (beginner to advanced)

Competition preparation

Technique and movement analysis

Strength and training program design

Projecting strategies and mental performance

Personalized sessions based on your goals

Whether you're trying to climb your first V3, break into double digits, prepare for competitions, or simply break through a plateau, I'd be happy to help.

I'm able to meet at climbing gyms throughout NYC and North Jersey that allow private coaching. As far as rates, I'm pretty flexible and my personal coaching philosophy is to help climbers develop a process of problem solving for themselves and what to be aware of, rather than telling them to "do this".

If you're interested or have any questions, feel free to comment below or send me a DM. I'd love to hear about your climbing goals.

Hope this is ok to post here, if not please let me know!

Hey everyone! I'm a 34M looking for any kind of work over the next month (July - mid August) while I wait to hear back from a couple of jobs that I have interviews lined up for. Door dashing is pretty brutal so trying to see if I can lend a hand to anyone in the neighborhood. Been a long time resident of 7 years here in Weehawken! :)

I'm open to just about anything - one-time help, part-time work, or temporary help. Some examples:

Moving help

Yard work

Painting

Cleaning/organizing

Furniture assembly

Pet sitting/dog walking

Deliveries

Event setup/breakdown

General labor

Administrative work

Coaching, or fitness instruction

For background, I have years of professional experience in coaching, youth programming, customer service, construction, and leadership, and I'm happy to roll up my sleeves and help however I can. I'm reliable, punctual, and not afraid of hard work.

If you or someone you know could use an extra set of hands, please send me a DM. I'd really appreciate any opportunities or referrals.

Thanks so much, Weehawken!