Is teaching unregistered on Hello Sensei grounds for deportation?
I have a friend who works 28 hours for a remote company on a student visa. But he…
Mercari cancellation and refund
I bought a Coach bag on Mercari and realised it’s fake upon receiving. I had contacted the seller…
Question: Is there any way to obtain my IDP after I’ve already entered the country? (U.S. citizen)
Hi there, I foolishly did not acquire my IDP before coming to Japan and I’m wondering if anyone…
Anyone using the mineo set-speed eSIM?
I was looking online and I saw an article recommending 日本通信 + mineo combo. 日本通信 is your main…
Dekichatta kekkon wedding?
how common are these? let’s say we don’t get married before the baby is born, but maybe after,…
Weekly Complaint Thread – 14 August 2025
It's the weekly complaint thread! Time to get anything off your chest that's been bugging you or pissing…
Daily Boss Super Premium Deluxe Stupid Questions Thread – 14 August 2025
Now daily! Feel free to ask any silly stupid questions or not-so-silly stupid questions that you haven't had…
Rant/Advice: How do you cope with watching the exchange student bubble in Japan?
I just want to preface that it's not about rich people. These exchange students have a fairly normal…
Looking for a karate dojo that offers intense training
Hello! I (31M) live in Tokyo (Setagaya-ku to be more precise) and am looking for a Karate Dojo…
I just experienced a racism.
Was having a smoke in a designated smoking area. Japanese fella rides on bike rides past shouts “howaito…
Japan Student Visa to Working Visa
Hi! I’m currently on a Student visa in Japan for 2 years (April 2024 start), and would want…
Does anyone know how to retrieve kazei shomeisho and nozei shomeisho from shibuya city office?
I live in a neighborhood in Shibuya, does anyone know how to obtain the kazei shomeiso and nozei…