Go Native 70 Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 There's a few people here in Niseko that don't need a job anymore as they've made so much from buying and selling property here. If you have a fair bit of capital you can still make good money up here. Otherwise I'd think there would definitely be a market for development of western style apartments in Hakuba. If that area even got half the international interest that Niseko has got then you could make a killing by getting in early. Link to post Share on other sites
SirJibAlot 0 Posted July 14, 2007 Author Share Posted July 14, 2007 BOC, I'll post a TR after I go. I couldn't go today because I haven't received my Shomesho. Once I get that, i'll head down there and gleefully accept my unemployment check as I look thru the help wanted ads for Russian hostesses, Philipino singers, and Yoshinoya counter staff. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 Jibs, the Russian hospitality theme is quite an attractive one since vodka is the feel good spirit. Link to post Share on other sites
69 5 Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 How about Californialand or some other bizarre "themed" attraction in the middle of some countryside village? Make it as cheesy as possible. It will either be a mad hit or the opposite. Link to post Share on other sites
sausage-factory-worker 0 Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 Make good sausages. Japan needs to wake up to good sausages. Link to post Share on other sites
bobby12 0 Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 Or good bacon. Where does all the good bacon go? Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 what I'd like to know is where does all the end slices of bread go to?? Japanese bread doesn't come with end slices (heels), what happens to the ends?? Link to post Share on other sites
big-will 7 Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 I'd like to eat them. Nothing like a good thick crust. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Originally Posted By: Tubby Beaver what I'd like to know is where does all the end slices of bread go to?? Japanese bread doesn't come with end slices (heels), what happens to the ends?? just a wild guess: breadcrumbs? Link to post Share on other sites
TJ OZ 0 Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 When looking at starting a new business you can choose a path that follows your expertise or as I have done, choose an environment you are passionate about. If you can make money from your sport or hobby then you don't really call it work. If you are prepared to put in some long hours and do whatever has to be done to get the business up and running then you should be right. A couple of rules. Business plan - If you fail to plan you plan to fail. A plan is also essential if you are looking for investors. Cash flow - Cash is king. You don't want to be worrying about your bank balance all the time. It creates a lot of stress and can affect your productivity. Make sure you have some extra money in the bank for unexpected costs. The hardest part in the begginnig is the uncertainty. You don't need to risk everything you own and hard work usually pays off. I like the saying - "the harder I work the luckier I get". Good luck with your choice. Link to post Share on other sites
SirJibAlot 0 Posted July 17, 2007 Author Share Posted July 17, 2007 Thanks TJ, good advice from an experienced hand Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Originally Posted By: SirJibAlot BOC, I'll post a TR after I go. I couldn't go today because I haven't received my Shomesho. Once I get that, i'll head down there and gleefully accept my unemployment check as I look thru the help wanted ads for Russian hostesses, Philipino singers, and Yoshinoya counter staff. Supposedly it takes a month to two before you get your first paycheck from them, on top of them spoon feeding you BS interviews etc. But you were "fired" right? If thats the case I believe you can collect 6 months of unemployment rather than 3 if you decided to leave. Looking forward to your H.W. TR mate...sorry we couldnt meet up yesterday too. Link to post Share on other sites
me jane 0 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Originally Posted By: Tubby Beaver what I'd like to know is where does all the end slices of bread go to?? Japanese bread doesn't come with end slices (heels), what happens to the ends?? Sorry, off topic but I think I can clear this one up. All the ends of bread go into a big bag (about 3 times the length of a normal Japanese loaf) which sells for about 50 or 100 yen. Sometimes you see them out in the bakeries at the end of the day and sometimes you have to ask for them. I can't remember what they are called though. I think it's just foreigners and the homeless who buy them. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Originally Posted By: me jane Originally Posted By: Tubby Beaver what I'd like to know is where does all the end slices of bread go to?? Japanese bread doesn't come with end slices (heels), what happens to the ends?? Sorry, off topic but I think I can clear this one up. All the ends of bread go into a big bag (about 3 times the length of a normal Japanese loaf) which sells for about 50 or 100 yen. Sometimes you see them out in the bakeries at the end of the day and sometimes you have to ask for them. I can't remember what they are called though. I think it's just foreigners and the homeless who buy them. hahaha, foreigners and homeless, great association!!! I like the heels, they are great for toast, soaked in real butter.....mmmmm Actually I was in the supermarket the other day and it struck me that you can't seem to buy whole chickens over here. Any ideas why? I love a roast chicken, then boil up the bones for a good homemade soup!!! mmmm Link to post Share on other sites
bushpig 0 Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 because no one has a big enough fricken oven to cook em in! Actually I ordered one from the butcher a number of years back. The guy got his chicken already processed and had to specially get one in for me. Made a bloody great roast! Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Haha yes the size of ovens here is a bit of a joke isn't it! I actually took photos of my mums oven one time to show people. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Japanese cuisine is not very big on roasting. Link to post Share on other sites
bushpig 0 Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 not traditionally, but I know a few JApanese families that roast things a lot. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 not a big barbecue country either. Link to post Share on other sites
spook 0 Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 back to business ideas - what about baking proper bread, and not just super-sugary fluff? or would that only appeal to gaijin? Link to post Share on other sites
bushpig 0 Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 what?? Japanese love bbqs! They do them all the time! Just head outside to parks and rivers in summer and you see people doing them everywhere. Link to post Share on other sites
bushpig 0 Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 there is a very good large bakery here in Hiroshima that does that as well as gourmet foods and a nice deli section with meats. Very popular amongst the locals. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Originally Posted By: thursday not a big barbecue country either. they are down my way. Just head to the beach any weekend and there are loadsa BBQ's going. Take Monday for example, crappy weather but I was at 2 BBQ's on the beach and I saw at least 5 others on the go. Japanese are great BBQers although making yaki-soba on a BBQ is just sooo wrong. Stick to burgers, hot dogs and chicken (prawns if u like em). I love BBQ's Link to post Share on other sites
SirJibAlot 0 Posted July 19, 2007 Author Share Posted July 19, 2007 CB, No worries mate, I had a relaxing time with the outlaws and i'm back in Tokyo now. I can't really get the energy to get myself over to Hello Work, I'd rather spend my time on more productive things like talking to headhunters, doing business research, etc. I may make it down on friday, if not i'll go next week. It seems this thread has digressed into bread crumbs (literally). Link to post Share on other sites
ireallylikebakedbeans 0 Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 The outlaws.... Link to post Share on other sites
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