Keep getting comments about my height from Japanese people who think I don’t understand them.
I am 2 meters tall, so gigantic by Japanese standards. Pretty much every day I hear comments from…
Old Woman not minding her business [rant]
So today, my wife and I decided to go to Burger King so I can try their five…
Weekly Weekend Thread – 28 July 2025
It's Monday! Did you do anything over the weekend? Go somewhere? Meet someone? Try something new? Post…
Daily Boss Super Premium Deluxe Stupid Questions Thread – 28 July 2025
Now daily! Feel free to ask any silly stupid questions or not-so-silly stupid questions that you haven't had…
Trouble using Apple Pay on Mercari
Hi, I would like to buy some things on Mercari and wanted to connect my Apple Pay Card…
Considering buying at Blissia Minami Senju — is the neighborhood safe? And will prices appreciate?
Hello all, I’m considering purchasing a 3LDK(65 m2) condominium at Blissia Minami Senju, near Minami‑Senju Station in Arakawa…
PR and VISA renewal at the same time
I had applied for a PR in 2023. This month my visa was set to expire. I applied…
Worst thing you’ve seen at the gym
What's the worst thing you've seen at the gym? Of course, half the people at my place load…
Can anyone recommend where to get a buttercream cake?
I've noticed birthday cakes tend to not be buttercream. Are there any locations that sell a buttercream cake…
Black spots in shower! What can I use to clean this?
You the rubbery kinda stuff in the corners and joins? I’m scrubbing the crap out of it but…
Replacing coax for Ethernet? Thoughts?
Just bought an 一戸建て. Yay! I'm a bit of a tech nerd Think there's any reason to keep…
My number card still not arrived after applying 4 months ago
I applied for my number card back at the beginning of April at my local ward in Tokyo.…