Unlimited Wagyu + Alcohol at a Yakiniku Restaurant in Ikebukuro
It was $50. I am so full. by Balbonsito
For longtime learners: how is your Japanese learning “story arc”?
Lately I’ve been thinking about the whole arc of learning Japanese, my own experience and also more broadly:…
My wife is getting absolutely scammed on life insurance, isn’t she?
My wife, 28, is paying around ¥12,000 per month for life insurance with a 9m yen payout as…
Weekly Off-Topic Thread – 08 April 2026
Welcome to the weekly Off-Topic Questions Thread (questions on any topic are welcome). Check out the ★ Wiki…
In Kyoto now, heading to Tokyo soon, photojournalist from Singapore looking to meet locals
Hi all, I’m travelling solo from Singapore and currently in Kyoto. I work as a photojournalist, and on…
Confused about settlement at time of inheritance
First off: I'm a permanent resident, I'm liable for gift tax. Coming from a country with effectively zero…
Pregnant in Kyoto—should I give birth here or return to the US?
I recently found out that I’m pregnant, and I’m feeling really conflicted about whether I should give birth…
How badly did I mess up my credit by missing a phone bill payment.
When I first got to Japan about 6 months ago, I registered a phone number with Rakuten mobile…
Some birthday pics
Some birthday pics by Key-Fix-4418
Old Apple Watch battery replacement in Tokyo?
Hi all, I live in Tokyo and would like to have the battery of my Apple Watch Series…
Is the bus from Kawaguchiko Station to Lake Yamanaka needs to be booked in advance?
Our Airbnb is near the lake and Im trying to figure out how to reach there. From Rome2Rio,…
How do you usually decide where to eat when traveling in Japan?
As a Japanese person, I’m curious how people here usually decide where to eat when visiting Japan. Do…