Feelings about TV shows and movies using katakana in the captions when a foreigner speaks Japanese.
This happens occasionally when a foreigner who is obviously not a fluent speaker says thank you, delicious, etc.…
Is it difficult to change from a student visa to a long-term resident visa?
I'm ethnically Japanese (third generation, Sansei) and currently living in Japan on a student visa. I want to…
Where can I shop online using Amazon Pay? (Other than Hard Off & Amazon)
I've accrued a silly amount of Amazon gift cards, and am keen to spend them for the gifts…
Secondhand shop recommendations for selling clothes
I have some clothes that I no longer wear, but they’re still in good condition. I was wondering…
Pit-Stops for Drive to Mt Fuji
Hello! I’ll be driving to Mt Fuji from Tokyo. Would love some recommendation for stops surrounding Mt Fuji…
Does anyone know a good dermatologist? Preferably if they can speak English or at least understand.
I live in Shizuoka (prefecture not the main city) and my acne has mellowed out but now I'm…
Translation for docs at US visa interview
I can't apply for an ESTA to the US for a family visit because of a criminal record.…
Anyone had their tonsils removed in Japan? Looking for experiences & hospital recs
Hey everyone, has anyone here gone through a tonsillectomy (tonsil removal) in Japan? Would really appreciate hearing about…
Fix a leopalace table
Hi how do you fixed a table's surface with a damage? (I left a candle burning 🥲) i…
Bad sprain + bad doctor + Himawari hotline not helpful
Half rant half looking for advice. So the short of it is i sprained my foot worse than…
Switch mobile network provider
I was planning to change my mobile network provider because my providers signal is not that good… And…
Flexible part-time work for an exchange student with only basic Japanese
I'm currently an exchange student based in Yokohama, and since I only have classes 3 days a week,…