bank account frozen during visa koushin?
hello, started the visa 更新process, got the stamp on my zairyuu and everything. when my visa current expired,…
Is it possible to leave the country on designated activities (job hunting) visa?
Hi, I’m currently on the designated activities (job hunting visa) after transitioning from the student visa, expiring in…
Where are they? Prepaid one use credit cards/VISA, MasterCard etc
When making purchases of Amazon Japan, I often use gift cards purchased from convenience stores. Are there prepaid…
Chiba ken motor vehicle driving license below 125cc process advise and support
Hello fellow Chiba residents, please advise the web links and process to get motor cycle driving license, I…
Driving License test without driving school
I’m planning on transferring my California license to a japanese one, which allows me to skip driving school.…
Quitting with HSP permit; no new job – what are my options?
Hi everyone! I changed industries and jobs in July and found myself in a black company that pays…
Gained Kirikae Interview
Hey folks! I have my interview to switch my US drivers license to a Japanese license next week…
Weekly Praise Thread – 14 November 2025
It's that time of the week again. Please boast and share about the good things that have happened…
My number card- what info is shared when visiting clinics..would like to share some of my experience
Hello…I am slightly confused. I have lived in Japan for most of the past 10 years, but was…
Administrative Scrivener – 50,000 yen plus 15,000 yen for document certification
I need a couple of documents certified, and one I found someone prepared to actually do the thing,…
What happened to Asahi ippon manzoku white chocolate protein bar
This is by far the best protein bar in Japan, but recently it's simply vanished from all stores.…
Government Subsidy for Window Insulation
I just found out that the government is subsidizing people to install windows with insulation in order to…