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Summer season by Chromium2451996
NHK bureau chief arrested in Tehran
Iran has arrested the bureau chief of Japan's public broadcaster, NHK World, and transferred him to Tehran’s notorious…
Has anyone used the auto shop Kobac to renew their JCI, specifically for a Kei car?
I have a "A" plate Kei car and need to renew my JCI. I have done it in…
Selling stocks before becoming permanent resident
Sorry for another question on remittance, I read this thread https://www.reddit.com/r/JapanFinance/comments/1q5bsj4/resetting_cost_basis_as_a_non_permanent_tax/ but I still have some confusion and…
1 Day in Naha, Okinawa (cruise shore excursion). Is this plan doable while walking with a cane?
Hello Okinawa subreddit! My sister, niece, and I will be stopping at Naha, Okinawa this March 22 while…
To people married with Japanese nationals who purchased property
How common is it for the in-laws to help with down payment? My wife and I were looking…
Trying to recreate yakisoba from 20 years ago
My family was stationed in Okinawa in the late 90s and early 2000s. Back then, Mickey's was on…
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[30M] Thoughts on FIRE progression ?
Indulge me. Edit: Should perhaps clarify that whilst this growth is primarily generate via savings, the portfolio is…
Miyakojima or Ishigaki in April?
Hello, I’m travelling with my family of 4 adults & 1 x toddler under 2. I was wondering…
Fukuoka
Summer season by Chromium2451996
Education
Is there a way for people stationed here to get certificates or degrees in medical fields, trades, etc.…
Show JapanFinance: Created a FIRE calculator webapp(japan specific)
Yesterday, at a programming contest/event, I created this FIRE calculator webapp. This is something I've been meaning to…
August 24 – September 5 Honeymoon Itinerary Check (Tokyo > Kyoto > Kii Peninsula > Tokyo)
Hi all, Traveling out to Japan for the first time on my honeymoon. We both love to travel,…