General Discussion Thread – 24 February 2026
Mid-week discussion thread time! Feel free to talk about what's on your mind, new experiences, recommendations, anything really.…
Shipping spray coating from Japan to my home country
My brother asked me to purchase and ship a Coating Agent: Raindrop Tornado Vortex for spray coating of…
UK License to Japanese License – How Is the 90-Day Rule Calculated?
I would like clarification regarding the 90-day residency requirement for converting a UK driver’s license to a Japanese…
Osaka IT job market viability for new grads.
I'm 23 and I got an entry-level IT job offer in Tokyo and I'm thinking about turning it…
Living with partner under company lease in Japan – will this be an issue?
Hi everyone, I’d really appreciate some advice or experiences on this. I’m being relocated for work and will…
Avoiding Trans Fats?
Do you guys know any tips for identifying and/or avoiding trans fats in packaged foods in Japan or…
To people who are working in Japan
Just wondering if anyone have experienced getting stripped away of your bonus pay? Depending on the company too…
Nursery Teacher work
Is anyone here a nursery teacher or used to be one? I’m starting my job next month as…
Cheap food to eat to gain weight but still be healthy in Japan
Im 17 and Im pretty unedrweight and I want to be healthier but I dont know what to…
How to protect white walls in UR Danchi with kids?
Just moved into UR Danchi Kawasaki and everything is WHITE walls, doors, everything … I have two kids……
The yen is getting weaker, and it is not good. How do you deal with that?
My husband and I have been in Japan for almost 12 years and the yen’s depreciation is affecting…
Best long-lasting sofa brands?
I’m looking to buy a new sofa that’ll last at least 10 years. Any recommendations for something good…