Have you ever felt discrimination
I am hispanic. Mexican white looking to be pricise. I went to a ramen shop in kinshicho, Tokyo.…
should I quit a high paying job in japan?
Hello, long time lurker 29M here! I’ve been in Tokyo for a few years now and on paper…
Japan Post Parcel Pickup (small packet – international)
Hi, I just looking for some confirmation about Japan Post's pickup service for sending parcels overseas. I see…
Fire insurance in Kyoto: looking for English-speaking agent
Could you direct me to an English-speaking insurance agency? I have to subscribe a fire insurance for a…
State of software jobs and hiring…
So I just wanted to share some of my thoughts on the market right now as we close…
Self employed side job while on instructor visa
Hi everyone ! So I am on an instructor visa working as a teacher. I have read that…
There is a stereotype that Japan’s working environment is abnormal. Do you think this is true?
Regarding Japan’s working environment, I often see posts on Reddit saying that people work more than 12 hours…
Leaking Faucet: Tenant or Landlord Responsibility?
TL;DR: Who is responsible for fixing a leaking faucet in Japan, the tenant or the landlord? I’ve been…
How often you were mistaken for someone else?
When I first came to Japan, I remember I had an "interesting" phenomenon of some people getting me…
Sleep study clinic recommendation in Tokyo?
Hi, as the title says I'm looking for a recommended sleep study clinic in Tokyo. I wake up…
MyNaPortal App Error
So I heard that health insurance needs to be added on your my number vard from Dec 1st.…
I know about Okaeshi culture but…
My Japanese asked to “borrow” 100,000¥ to return gifts to a buuuuunch or relatives. I have an ALT…