Hello from San Fernando Valley.
Born and raised in Tokyo, but gave up my Japanese citizenship when I became a naturalized citizen of the U.S. a few years ago. I'm what you call a "shin issei."
Until about 3 years ago, I didn't get to go back to Japan for about 12 years. A true Urashima situation.
Considering relo back to Tokyo sometime in a near future (as in a year or so), as a gaijin formerly known as nihonjin. Doing lots of researches on visa, bringing pets into Japan, work, etc.
Maybe you can help me. Maybe I can help you.
TTYL!