Family name after marriage
I got married with my Japanese wife and she gave up her maiden name and took my name.…
I was asked to lie by my employer
I was recently promoted to being a recruiter/trainer for a massive company which shall remain unnamed here, and…
How long does it take for a airmail to arrive from Japan to Seattle?
Hi! I sent a airmail in the beginning of August. I don't know what was I thinking that…
Why are Japanese Nutrition Labels so Bad?
Maybe not bad, but just… empty. Why not include specifics on fibres, vitamins, polyunsaturated fats, and vitamins. I…
Cockroaches outside the apartment
So basically the entire building I live in is infested. The outside of the apartments near the drains/pipes…
LINE has implemented AI chat
[PRIVACY CONCERN UPDATE] – This new AI chat system contains an egregious violation of data privacy. As per…
Changing from Working Visa to SOFA status
Hi does anybody knows how the timeline for transitioning from Japanese working visa to a SOFA status? I'm…
Driving Practice (Kanagawa)
I have my driving test (M/T) coming up in Kanagawa. I am converting a foreign license to Japanese…
Salary negotiation tips for high positions (>10M – 20M)
Just throwing it out there. How do people who have current salary already above 10M do salary negotiations…
Japan’s administrative processing is way too slow
I recently applied for a my number card, and they said it would take about a month. I…
Winter is here! First insulated jacket sighting
Well, I saw my first insulated jacket today. Osaka, 9 am-ish, mid-20s local in 31 degree weather, full…
Got offer, company refuse to give documents for naiteisya visa, and student visa is ending
Using a burner account here. I am terrified for my life if I can continue to stay in…