Do you see yourself living in Japan long-term?
That’s the kind of question my parents ask whenever I visit them. By “long-term,” I mean four years…
Weekly Praise Thread – 09 January 2026
It's that time of the week again. Please boast and share about the good things that have happened…
Omamori Question for next year
Hello all! This was my first new year in Japan and so I bought the omamori to carry…
Is it realistic to become a software developer by 2028 through self-learning? (Japan, N1 passed)
Hi everyone, I live in Kobe, Japan, and I'm currently a student at a private university. My original…
Recommendations for where to buy 2nd hand laptops?
I currently need a Windows laptop with some slightly heavy specs to work on some projects and I've…
Are Japanese doctors not familiar with “white coat syndrome”?
Having been to a few doctors here, one thing that I notice is that they have a very…
Made a mistake on Katakana name on furusato donation online
Has anyone made this mistake where they entered the wrong katakana for their furusato donation online? I used…
Has anybody joined the General Union from a small tech company?
How did you go about the process? Did you join alone, or get more co-workers on board first?…
Graduating in March but still have no job offer
Hi everyone. I’m an international student in Japan, graduating this March with a degree in Business Administration. I…
What good is Apple gift card for?
Recieved 1万円 Apple gift card. Never used them before. Never made any purchase on iTunes. What are these card…
Unable to submit workplace change notification on the new Immigration online system
Hi everyone, It seems that the immigration services recently changed the website for submitting online notifications related to…
I’ve lived here for 2 years; I might work here in the future, but it’s so challenging.//
I'm a 21M from Vietnam, currently living in Tokyo for two years. I've already passed the JLPT N1,…