Does English as working language requires any Japanese skill?
I work at a startup where most speak Japanese. I am a Chinese and I believe my English…
PR application National Health Insurance receipts
I just submitted my PR application and immigration gave me a list of documents I still need to…
Outside boiler circulator keeps freezing and cracking
As per title, I have a house in the countryside with an outside combi boiler. Even though I…
Advice on dealing with hospital visits whilst on probation for a new job
Hi Japanlife, I will be changing jobs next month, which means I wont be able to book time…
Japanese husband and nomikais
Currently a foreigner married to my Japanese husband for about 5 years. Posting this here given the cultural…
Dumb question(s): Religious fanatics around scramble crossing
So, genuine question. I've lived here over a decade and I don't normally go through Shibuya scramble crossing…
Japan ham/amateur radio license test
Has anybody taken the ham radio license test ? Specifically Amateur Third-Class Radio Operator. Or any level. Was…
Japanese bank (Shinsei) denies request to provide statement copies
Hi all, wondering if anyone has ever experienced this: I recently had to close my SBI Shinsei Bank…
Research Papers for HSP PR
HSP visa and PR system assigns 20 points to anyone who has 3 papers or more in Scopus…
Setting up a security camera in front of my door
I moved to a wooden apartment in a rural area. There is a car park right in front…
Recent English karimenkyo takers
Hi all, I’ve booked my written karimenkyo test in English for February 2026 and I’m currently using the…
Has anyone recently cleared the written exam for driver’s license conversion in Tokyo(Samezu/Fuchu)?
I’m trying to understand a few things: 1. How long is the waiting time to get the practical…