New driving test tips?
I'm going in for my third try on the practical test for the new driving test and I'm…
Weekly Weekend Thread – 02 February 2026
It's Monday! Did you do anything over the weekend? Go somewhere? Meet someone? Try something new? Post…
Can international students in Japan invest via NISA or Japanese/US stocks?
Hi everyone, I’m an international student studying in Japan and currently working a part-time job. Instead of just…
Can I pause utilities and phone contracts in Japan while abroad for a month?
Hi everyone, I’m an international student in Japan and I’ll be going back to my home country for…
Mercari side selling on a work visa — could this affect visa renewal?
I’m working in Japan on a work visa (Engineer). As a side activity, I sell items on Mercari.…
Ploom devices and their compatibility
i have a ploom x device (maybe advanced). if i bought a ploom aura evo stick will it…
Re-entering on a passport with only 3 months’ validity left
My US passport expires in June. I was hoping to travel overseas in March. (I'm on the second…
Has anyone tried Kayaking in Tama River from Nakahara ward?
I moved to tokyo, living in unoki, saw a person kayaking in Tama river & would like to…
Concert ticket resale
Hi! Are there specific websites that are used in Japan for concert ticket resale (like tixel)? Specially looking…
How do I get the tetanus booster shot here?
This is not an urgent post. But I remember one time I was concerned about a small cut…
Don’t ever sleep with a married person in Japan, and why
Your friend's spouse finds out, they sue not only your friend but you financially. It takes years before…
Which visa available for spouse if I have a child of Japanese visa
Hello, I Am currently a US citizen with child of Japanese visa from my father side. (Currently waiting…