How many days can you be outside of Japan – how is “in a year” calculated?
I understand that the general unofficial rule is that foreign residents should not exceed 90 days per trip…
Big fight aftermath – Expectations on guests doing chores and cleaning during New Years?
I just stayed with a long-time Japanese friend of 10 years and his family over the New Year’s…
Affordable locksmith in Tokyo
My friend lost Her key this weekend and contacted few locksmiths around Tokyo to unlock her apartment. We…
Help, on WHV, arrived 2 months ago, not applied for national pension or exemption from it
How seriously could this affect future visa applications? I’m 20, haven’t had my own income yet back home…
1kg chicken breast meat with 1 week expiry
I live in Tokyo and I want to buy 1kg chicken for 1person to be eatern through out…
does anyone else feel like they need to work 2x as hard as their colleagues?
well I work part-time at a restaurant, so I'm not sure if this would apply to office work.…
I keep making stupid little brain farts during social interactions
I have N1 japanese, and can also speak at that level at work, but every now and then…
Can I cash checks from Canada in Japan?
I looked and couldn’t find any thing so I assume the answer is no. I’m asking because I’m…
Am I facing academic harassment? Is this normal in Japan?
Hello. I am writing this after being calmed down by my wife, and now I have clearer head…
Planning a 2-day Hakone trip from Tokyo what shouldn’t we miss?
Hey everyone, My girlfriend and I are planning a 2-day Hakone trip later this month. We live in…
dropping the mask of “I try to please everyone” when coming home
First of all, Happy New Year everyone! (I know its a bit late for that). I would like…
I left home, lost my marriage, my job, and I’m still standing somehow
Today is 3rd January, and tomorrow is my birthday. I am the youngest among my siblings, and my…