RResidents in Japan Sony Bank to discontinue English services/version, resorting to AI translation for support.January 19, 2026 Goes into effect March 2026. Kind of silly, it takes like 2 people to maintain an English version…
RResidents in Japan Annual physical examJanuary 19, 2026 I tried to make an appointment for my annual physical at the place I have been using for…
RResidents in Japan Where can I find the winning numbers for the nengajo (New Years cards) lottery?January 18, 2026 Thank you. by JimIsGreaterThanJack
RResidents in Japan Weekly Weekend Thread – 19 January 2026January 18, 2026 It's Monday! Did you do anything over the weekend? Go somewhere? Meet someone? Try something new? Post…
RResidents in Japan 500 yen coins: Is it just me or does coin automats often struggle with accepting them?January 18, 2026 This has happened to me at least two times now. Once at a drink box which are everywhere…
RResidents in Japan House hunting along Tokyu Toyoko Line – which areas in Nakahara/Kohoku are flatter for cycling?January 18, 2026 My partner and I are starting our house search and hoping to stay along the Tokyu Toyoko Line.…
RResidents in Japan Rakuten locked my account while I have orders out for delivery, what can I do?January 18, 2026 I opened a Rakuten account and ordered a fridge and a chair mat yetsterday, both scheduled for delivery…
RResidents in Japan Supplimental health insuance options (and their worth)January 18, 2026 Wife is asking me to sign up for medical/cancer/life insurance at the Hoken Mado-Guchi, and looking for opinions…
RResidents in Japan Need advice: student visa → SSW Accommodation in OsakaJanuary 18, 2026 Hi everyone, I’m currently studying at a Japanese language school in Osaka and recently passed the Specified Skilled…
RResidents in Japan Are gyuudon chain restaurants as bad as McDonald’s and others?January 18, 2026 Listen, I know restaurants like Matsuya, Sukiya and etc are considered fast food options but I was surprised…
RResidents in Japan English Speaking Vet RecommendationJanuary 18, 2026 Hello! Does anyone know a good English speaking vet in Tokyo? My dog has been trembling for 10…
RResidents in Japan Did you buy a House or an Apartment for your family?January 18, 2026 For those of you who own your home here—did you choose an apartment/mansion or a house? What were…