Having a baby and life changes
My (36M North America) and Japanese fiancee (31F) will have a baby coming in September. We live in…
Student Visa Work Hours Question
Hello! I am just confused, please help me! I’m currently on spring vacation and am planning to take…
What to look for when buying an oldish apartment room?
Hey, So my wife and I are looking to buy in Tokyo and we've across some listings that…
House options after purchase
We are in the middle of purchasing a house (just finished the loan application) and although purchase isn’t…
How to pay back credit card early
Hello, I recently got a MUFG credit card and though I’m happy I got approved, they only gave…
How to deal with a chainsmoker neighbor?
Hello, My husband (Japanese) and I (foreigner) are currently taking care of my elderly mother law with. the…
SoftBank Hikari to Ahamo Hikari
I applied to switch from SoftBank Hikari to Ahamo Hikari. I got an iPhone through MNP from Ymobile…
RC (reinforced concrete) apartments – can you hear upstairs neighbours?
I’m currently living in an older RC (reinforced concrete) building in Tokyo, on the second floor, and I…
Immigration lawyer or accountant?
I'm on a visa that allows me to do any job I want or no job at all-…
How does immigration look at 風俗営業 5号営業 for BMV?
I'm in Japan under the J-Find visa and am considering the business opportunity of making a poker room…
家の住み替え(Change house) information crowdsourcing
Hi all! I recently just purchased a house through home loan. And only after living on it, I…
Everyday restaurants/chains
I'm a newish resident (Kobe) and looking for recommendations for restaurants/chains for a quick lunch or dinner alone…