Apartment has few wall outlets
I’m just curious if anyone has lived in a place similar to mine. I live in a one…
Furusato nozei donation recommendations?
I have about 27,000 yen's worth of furusato nozei left over. I got rice for myself, and don't…
Stricter rules for concert tickets: How do I register a foreign credit card on eplus?
Good morning everyone! I have purchased concert tickets in – and outside – Japan since over 15 years.…
Lovingly used vintage bags
I recently moved to Japan from NYC, where I rehabbed vintage coach and other leather bags. I’m trying…
Rakuten Ichiba issue: orders cancelled by Rakuten? VPN the culprit?
Japan resident. Made an order through Rakuten Ichiba (been a member for years and years, ordered lots of…
Inquiry Regarding PR Application and Insurance Records
Hello everyone, I plan to apply for PR under the 80-point system. I started full-time work in September…
General Discussion Thread – 30 December 2025
Mid-week discussion thread time! Feel free to talk about what's on your mind, new experiences, recommendations, anything really.…
Figuring out where to buy a quest 3 headset and sell a quest 2
I own a quest 2 with some additional parts, living in Kyōto. I’m trying to figure out where…
Painting over typical (vinyl?) Japanese wallpaper
I need to paint a Japanese condo indoor area that's covered with typical, white (vinyl – I think?)…
Harassed and bullied out of my home, help with logistics like how to fill out a moving out notice?
I’ve posted about this in the past, but unfortunately here in Japan, my neighbor apparently “doesn’t like the…
Recommended ebike for someone on remote island
Hey all, I live on a remote island (Miyako) and was looking at shopping for a ebike already…
Is it taking more than usual to receive an International Parcel (surface mail) from JP Post?
I shipped some boxes to my country on October 18th, via ship, but since October 21st I have…