5-year visas do still exist
Just got issued a renewal of my visa until 2031. Had only held 3 years until now. Hold…
I can’t close my Mercari account
I’m leaving Japan this month so i decided to close my Mercari account but i can’t do it.…
Mister Donuts – Shrinkflation?
Is it me, or coincidentally the donuts I bought today, or did Mister Donut's donuts get smaller recently?…
Lost my passport during my hometown visit
I am in the process of issuing myself a new passport but I remember I have a 再入国許可…
Is Japan really “high-tax”? What are the real trade-offs compared to low-tax countries?
I live in Japan and often hear people say taxes here are too high. At the same time,…
Contract ended in Japan; do I need to notify Immigration within 14 days?
Hi I’m hoping someone here can help clarify my situation. My contract has officially ended in the first…
Cheapest option to send things to Australia.
Our time in Japan has finally come to an end and we'll be moving to Australia in May.…
being poor in tokyo!
how does anyone live on 250k a month? I don't want to lower my lifestyle.. is there a…
Was thinking of getting U-Next; Should I reconsider?
Given the news about the new deal, is it possible / likely that HBO content will be pulled…
Where can I buy this in Tokyo?
Random question but maybe someone knows if any store sells this. Thank you in advance 🤣🙌🏼 https://imgur.com/a/B53BHjh by…
Weekly Praise Thread – 27 February 2026
It's that time of the week again. Please boast and share about the good things that have happened…
Amazon Japan rejected my bank verification for Sims 4 DLC purchase – any advice?
Hi, I purchased digital DLC for The Sims 4 on Amazon Japan. Shortly after the purchase, my account…