General Discussion Thread – 06 January 2026
Mid-week discussion thread time! Feel free to talk about what's on your mind, new experiences, recommendations, anything really.…
Another Eigo teacher. Networking or Programming?
Hello. I am currently an English teacher in Japan, but after two years, I’ve realized that teaching isn’t…
Driving school for strangers
Hello everyone!! I'm currently 3 months in Japan now, currently living in Saitama (near Tokyo), me and my…
Has anybody had any experience living in a LeA LeA apartment?
Hello everyone! I recently moved to Japan (Osaka to be specific) and I am currently speaking to a…
Are textbooks and books enough to get to business level Japanese?
I’m beginning my shukatsu soon as class of 2027. I’ve been in Japan since I was a kikoku…
making an LIT in Japan
Is it even possible to make a good ol’ Long Island Ice Tea in Japan? I’ve been missing…
Sexual harassment by a close friend
Finally mustering up the courage to speak about it. I have known my friend since 1.5 years, right…
Landlord vs tenant responsibility in damages
I will be commencing a semester-based exchange in Tokyo, and have been looking for apartments to rent. I…
Can you get or change your standard IC card to a discounted commuter pass?
I heard that you can have discount in commuter pass (10% I believe) and since I'm mostly home…
Change (not renew) of visa status and updating mynumber card
Hi! I recently changed my status of residence and received a 3 year visa. My mynumber card is…
I’m building a film company. Osaka or Kyoto?
Tokyo is not an option. I’m Okay to travel to Tokyo for meetings once every few months but…
PayPay credit card help
So I decided to get a paypay credit card as a back up for emergencies. I bought a…