Goodies from home… what do you ask for or pick up when you go back home
I recently had friends visit Japan and asked them to bring back a few items that are hard…
Inheritance Tax Question When Inheritance is Split Between a Japan Resident and Non-Japan Residence
I am an American. America does not have a federal inheritance tax, so this concept is new to…
Switch 2 multi language on the Nintendo shop (2/6 at 14.40)
I just got one! by fakiresky
Can’t close my Japan Post Bank account before leaving the country, what will happen ?
In Japan for a study exchange, and had problems with my credit card when arriving, so I opened…
Should there be a permanent sticky thread for discussing recurring topics on J-life?
like: Japanese front-loading washing machine and dishwasher are the worst ever? (notwithstanding OP only being able to afford…
Can an 18-year-old with zero driving experience pass the driving test in Japan by self-study?
I’m 18 years old and living in Japan, and I’ve never driven a car in my life. I’m…
Baito tracking webapp for International Students in Japan?
I’m an International Student currently and ik it’s difficult to manage baito earnings while being compliant with the…
Weekly Praise Thread – 06 February 2026
It's that time of the week again. Please boast and share about the good things that have happened…
Actually usable dishwashers in 2026
The reality in Japan is, it's 2026 and dishwashers in Japan are still a rarity in Japan (but…
Advice Please okinawa
I got in a car accident; the person (local) hit the back end of my car when making…
Def Tech got busted for weed, and it’s not the gaijin who got caught
He must have read this sub to know damn well that his back is the target of the…
Breaking fixed-term contract on the first year
Throwaway account just in case. Hi all. I know there are a lot of posts like this, but…