I’ve just moved to Hokkaido and I’m paranoid asbestos was used in my house
Is there any way I can check? I feel sick about it because I know my house is…
Your ’tism doesn’t count here
https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260331/p2a/00m/0na/015000c Occasionally see posts about how autism is affecting jobs or life here, this case shows how far…
Birthday gifts – photography & travel related
My BF birthday is coming up soon and it’ll be the first time we celebrate it together. He…
US Citizen: FBI background check
Hey! I’m living in Japan now, but got a new job. I need to do an FBI clearance…
Etiquette for applying to a different job at the same company?
I work at a large international company in a department that is majority foreigners. I just started working…
Weekly Complaint Thread – 02 April 2026
It's the weekly complaint thread! Time to get anything off your chest that's been bugging you or pissing…
Buying an Akiya: Necessarily a horror story?
Hello folks, I live in rural Japan for just over a year now, and circumstances are looking like…
Is an email job offer considered a legally binding offer in Japan?
I have been living in Japan for about 2 years. So I got an offer from a company…
looking for a place that treats acne
hello I live in kanagawa I am looking for a good facial spot that does extractions and is…
The annual “Sakura Cold”: Don’t be fooled by the daytime sun like I did.
I feel like a fool every single year. The weather in Saitama/Tokyo has been beautiful lately, and the…
Online Harassment/Cyber Bullying
Any advice regarding online harassment/cyber bullying, and Portrait rights infringement? Few days ago a friend of mine was…
Do I need a beginner mark?
So, I let my driver's license expire because I don't drive much after moving to Tokyo, and never…