Thinking about taking Kumon classes (especially penmanship) any experiences?
I’m thinking ahead to life after I pass Kanji Kentei Level 2, and I’ve been considering enrolling in…
Besides IT, what are the jobs in Japan where reading/writing handwritten Japanese isn’t needed?
I’m fluent in Japanese, I can read/write typed Japanese only which isn’t an issue at all in the…
How do you register ur hanko into ur exisisting yucho acc
My current moving company require me to have my hanko registered into my yucho account. Is there any…
demonic noise from city speakers in Shimokita
Does anyone know why the city speakers in Shimokitazawa have been playing this awful noise lately? It sounds…
Docs needed for family visiting Japan?
Hello! I need advice from anyone who’s been in a situation like mine. I’m a student here, and…
Have you received a “base up” salary increase?
Over the last 5 years I’ve had a couple merit increases but our company ( a large Japanese…
Beginner Japanese class in Yokohama – anyone tried Friends Nishi?
Hi, I recently moved to Yokohama and I'm looking for an affordable Japanese class. I found a volunteer-based…
Agency referring only to me as “San” instead of “Sama”
Hello, I'm coming into a position where I'm taking over a task from a Japanese coworker. I have…
Official translation of documents
Hello everyone, I am attempting to file my taxes in the U.S. and have documents in Japanese to…
Finding work in different prefectures
I am currently in Osaka temporarily staying at a hotel apartment, my registered address is in gifu though.…
Are y’all getting raises?
I’m working as an english teacher (so my pay is already ass) at this place for over a…
Anyone converted a driver’s license (外免切替) at Konosu (Saitama)? Looking for tips + instructor/school
Hi everyone, I’m planning to convert my foreign driver’s license (外免切替 / gaimen kirikae) in Saitama, likely at…