Is it normal to have teeth filed during cleaning?
I just went to the dentist for a cleaning. It was my second time at this office, the…
Why do they trap you in the trains and not let you off when there’s issues on the line?
What is the logic behind this? We are parked at a platform but they won't open the fucking…
[Tokyo + anyw] Pair of semi-tame budgies &/or cockatiel looking for a home (cage, supplies provided)
+ Cages, food, info, toys, perches, recommended vet, places to buy more- everything provided. I will ensure everything…
Driver’s license driving test tips? (Samezu Driving Center)
Hello, I somewhat on a whim started working on my driver's license here because I thought it would…
Wife’s Request for Double-Barrelled Surname Declined by Tokyo Family Court – Any Options?
My wife and I recently got married in Tokyo, and she wanted to keep both her maiden name…
Renting in Japan has started to scare me – need advice
In short, my upstairs neighbor is a nightmare. She makes huge noises, deliberately repeat loud banging at midnight,…
Was that onigiri cosplay?
I'm not big on conbini onigiri but I like it every now and then. Somehow I always have…
Less ramen more tacos
When I first moved out here I probably ate Japanese (and Chinese) food for over 75% of my…
HSP points: Can I claim first-author credit if paper has co-first authors?
I have published three papers as a first author. In the third paper, two authors are listed as…
Any experience fostering a cat?
So I'm an international student in Tokyo, and I live alone. I fostered cats pretty often back in…
Tax adjustment on additional earnings from online teaching
Hello all, I work as an English teacher for a medium size company. Over the last few months…
Paying before signing a contract? Getting an apartment in Tokyo
So my friend is currently doing his first apartment search/contract. Honestly, the agent that he chose is quite…