Finally committing to Japanese: Looking for serious language schools in Tokyo (not visa mills)
Greetings everyone, this is a secondary account to avoid being recognized by my colleagues. Please help me with…
Former Employer Possibly Suing
I am speaking to my lawyer tomorrow. It’s Sunday so just want to get some opinions. Details have…
Why are people like this when buying things??
So I’m at a fast food restaurant and there is a massive line for the single manned register.…
Moving to Kumagaya, is the heat really that different?
I’m moving due to my husband’s work. I’ve heard that Kumagaya is the hottest place in Japan, and…
Got an NHK payment notice (¥31,200) do I actually have to pay?
Hey, I live in Tokyo and just received this NHK letter saying I owe ¥31,200 for unpaid reception…
No income, Leaving Japan, File Taxes?
Hi all – I arrived in Japan in August 2025 and will be leaving in June 2026. Long…
Should use or not use multipurpose toilets (tamokuteki toire)
I faced this issue at least 2 times. While waiting in a long long queue on station toilet…
Am I going crazy, or did McDonald’s change the sauce in the bacon lettuce?
Pretty much the title. Used to get bacon lettuce at McDonald's almost every time, partially because of the…
paying for health insurance after quitting job
I am on a work visa here and will be quitting my job in a few days. I…
Visa change status update upon relocation
Hello. I graduated this month in Kansai and moved to Kanto for work. However, I was just able…
Have people forgotten how to use telephones?
Why do people no longer hold the phone to their ear? Why is every conversation on speakerphone even…
Paying Scrivener for PR application
We are applying for PR as a family (me, wife and child). Both me and my wife are…