Moving out of a village: how to tell people?
For some background, I’m an ALT who has lived in a very inaka 集落 for more than four…
For Foreigners who moved to Japan, what advice do you wish you had beforehand?
I have lived in Japan for over 5 years now and run a business. So many things I…
Small office, loud mornings, no headphones… how do you survive this?
I work in a small countryside office in Japan, about 10+ coworkers, mixed team. It’s open plan, no…
Another downoading problem
Hi. I was using bilibili to Stream a TV series (japanese one from 2024) and I thought when…
Best shade of skin-colored tights for a pale white woman?
Anyone know where you can get a shade of skin-colored tights that are a close match for a…
Weekly Praise Thread – 13 February 2026
It's that time of the week again. Please boast and share about the good things that have happened…
Has anyone dated a teacher?
I’m a 27M language student about to graduate. I’ve never been particularly into dating, but since coming to…
Needed advice for possible retrenchment by company
Hi, please understand the reason for me to use a throwaway account, as it’s been a sensitive time…
Disappointing behaviour on Mercari
Won an auction for an item that normally goes 10k yen more used. I paid and immediately after…
Language school teachers sending personal messages
I'm a little antisocial so I'm curious about other people's opinions on this since it's possible I'm biased…
PR application Impacted if I reduce Salary by a bit?
Posting from an Alt account for privacy. I work in an experimental/start up part of a company with…
Advice for Kanagawa Public High School Entrance Exam for Foreign Students
Hello. I will take the Kanagawa public high school entrance exam for foreign students in five days. I…