Weekly Off-Topic Thread – 15 October 2025
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Lots of questions about house construction: Urucare, intercoms, entryway width, and lights
I am now building a house with Ichijo Komuten and on the design phase. The floorplan is mostly…
Social insurance payments while on medical leave
A few months ago I was given a diagnosis to take off from work for six months, and…
Tax return about gift tax
My dad has been sending me money in installments as a gift, the next one will be the…
Applying for PR while employed through EOR
Hi, I'm currently on a HSP visa and I applied for PR a while ago, but still waiting…
Working in Japan remotely for a few days for non Japanese company
Hello, I'm traveling to Tokyo for a little over a week towards the end of the month. 12…
Australian employee but working in Japan, do i need to restructure or speak to an English speaking accountant?
Appreciate any input for my case which I am aware isn't new and if anyone has been in…
Managing Airbnbs in Japan for abroad with in partnership with a licensed Japanese property management company
Hey guys as the title says we are trying to manage Airbnbs in Japan from abroad. We have…
Freelancing in Japan as a side job while on an Engineer visa — best way to receive payments from Europe / Overseas ?
Hello, I’m currently working full-time in Tokyo as a software engineer (正社員) under an Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services…
How do you choose a bank for mortgage?
Besides the lowest interest rate, is there any other factors I should consider? I've made an offer for…
Looking for a good bank for my needs. No other threads here have answered my questions, please help!
Hi! I’m looking for a bank that will allow me to do two things, primarily: I want to…
NISA Recommendations
Hey friends! 😊 Based on your experience, what are the best stock options to invest in under NISA…