Shipping packages to Japan
So my roommate moved to Japan from the states earlier this year and left some stuff with me…
Gaijinpot apartments experiences?
I am planning to move to Japan in a year or so for language school and I was…
Time between Certificate of Eligibilty and Visa
Hey everyone, My university will be sending me my COE by email at the end of August. I’ll…
irish marrying japanese in new zealand and moving to japan
Hey guys, myself and my soon to be wife are getting hella confused trying to figure out what…
To buy, or not to buy
After many years living and working in a variety of countries my partner (Japanese) and I are moving…
Why is Yokohama so cheap?
I'm planning on living in Japan on ~$45k/yr post-tax income. Looking for viable cities, Yokohama seems odd. It's…
Arubaito with N2 in Tokyo at 35 – Realistic or Not?
Hi everyone, I'm planning to move to Tokyo at age 35 with a student visa to attend a…
Is showing grades and enrollment letter as proof of my last study history
Hey everyone, I’m applying for a student visa to Japan and I need some advice. I took a…
Specified visa: Designated activities (Long Stay for sightseeing and recreation)
Has anyone here applied for this visa or knows someone who has? I'm trying to gather information about…
Suggestions on what I should do before/inside Japan.
I’m a 23-year-old Australian male currently preparing to move to Tokyo, Japan in January 2026 on a Working…
Is learning Japanese fluently enough to live and blend in Japan?
Lately, I’ve been consuming a lot of Japanese YouTube content—especially around cycling culture—and it looks incredibly fun and…
Any past students at Shibaura Institute of Technology that wanna give some tips for an excited student heading there next year?
How were the courses? The local konbini? Activities organized? Would love to hear even some mundane details about…