Should I tell my boss that I’m taking on extra projects?
Hello everyone, I am working for a Japanese company that designs civil works. Some friends told me to…
No hot water for the past week, and the coming month apparently.
Since six days ago the boiler in my apartment (125,000¥ a month) broke, apparently it’s going to take…
Sonic boom or explosion heard to the west of Atsugi Naval Air station
Did anyone else hear a loud sonic boom around 12:30am on September 19th, 2025? I’m trying to figure…
Weekly Praise Thread – 19 September 2025
It's that time of the week again. Please boast and share about the good things that have happened…
Hikari internet issues
My mansion has included CITV Hikari Co. internet where my 1LDK has a single ethernet jack in the…
How to change car ownership and change city
Hi! Does anyone have experience in changing car ownership/registration lately? If yes, please do share where and how…
Used car buying procedure
Just negotiated price for a used car and about to start the purchase procedure. Is it normal for…
Lease Renewal – late(?) application submission
Hello, I was on a long trip and got back home to check my mailbox, and there was…
First time shaken – where to go and when?!
Hi all, new driver here. Got my license in November, and my secondhand, white plate car in December…
Dependent visa Coe for 3members got rejected
I am working and having 224000yen per month salary and I had applied for dependent visa of my…
American Wife not getting childcare benefits due to name change?
I'm 7 months post partum, after giving birth in Japan, and have only gotten my initial 6-week payment…
Looking for English speaking psychologist near Kobe or Osaka
My wife has been dealing with depression and anxiety, especially when she has too much free time. Since…