What are some foods that you think aren’t as good in Japan as they are in your country?
For me its definitely pizza and shawarma. Pizza has odd toppings, is a lot more expensive and the…
Spilled kerosene on apartment floor, how worried should I be?
So I had a bit of an accident today while refilling my kerosene heater. Got distracted and spilled…
Returning to Japan After Thailand, Worried About Cannabis consumption.
Foreign resident on a work visa, planning to spend Christmas and New Year’s in Thailand to get a…
Is it possible to return?
I have been in japan for 2 years almost and wanted to return to my home country for…
Weekly Weekend Thread – 08 December 2025
It's Monday! Did you do anything over the weekend? Go somewhere? Meet someone? Try something new? Post…
Bulk Buying Water in Japan
Where do y'all go to bulk buy water? Most combinis sell 2 liter bottles for ¥120 (¥223/gal or…
Struggling with a Japanese plateau… any advice?
I’m currently living in Japan and this is my third year here. I’m a university student, and I’ll…
Can I use my paypay debit card as soon as I get it?
Anyone remember getting their paypay debit card? I am sooo confused….I got my paypay debit card in the…
Jupiter visible near the Moon
Have a look at the moon which is waning and at 5 o'clock position the bright star you…
In the process of buying a used car and the car shop is messing me around – should I be worried?
I live in the inaka and I’ve been struggling to go about my daily life with only a…
Japanese & non Japanese couple, how did you name your child’s last name?
My Japanese wife is going to give a birth for our first child. I’m non Japanese, from South…
Washing machine half broken, need advice
Will try to be short. Recently our 10y+ machine started to beep a lot, stop turning etc. Called…