Applying for PR with points or 10 years
I have enough points to get the PR via the HSP route. I was avoiding doing that due…
What are the rules for katakana usage?
Are there any rules at all or is it at everyone's own discretion? Long story short, there was…
What to do for the marriage affidavit no longer being provided by the US embassy
You may remember my post from a few weeks ago about the city hall requesting my affidavit which…
Garbage collection area
I'm new to Japan and I went to leave out my garbage this morning following the map my…
What happens if you are given a reduced visa while waiting PR
I'm on a 5 year visa which expires late 2026. I'm worried given the randomness if the immigration…
Problems with immigration when leaving Japan with PR?
I have Japan PR and will be moving abroad for a job soon. I’ll get a valid re-entry…
Quick electricity cut off at around 3am
I live in a 5 story apartment building in Tokyo with around 9 units in it. I realized…
Any cover for the cooking vents
I recently move to this place and I noticed that the the cool outside air is coming into…
Technical Intern Trainee → Student visa change
Konnichiwa everyone, I’m currently on 技能実習2号 (technical intern trainee), 3-year contract. Still have about 1 year 5 months…
Pregnancy as a Foreigner?
I am a foreigner living in Japan for work (gijinkoku visa) I just found out that I am…
Family Wedding in 2027 but will also be in university by then
I'm currently studying at a language school and also taking a pre-university course and grinds outside of school…
The “Great Japanese Service” Lie — Anyone Else Feel This Way?
So there’s this global myth that Japanese companies offer the best service in the world — hyper-polite staff,…