What is the correct timing of joining a new company while leaving old one with paid leaves?
I assume I can only join the new company after I have been considered officially quit from the…
Why does Family Mart think wooden sticks are spoons?
Asked for a spoon for my ice cream ans yogurt. Got home yo find they had given me…
Changing My Number Card delivery address
Hello community, I’ve been in Japan for almost three months now. During my first couple of months, I…
Just lost my wallet today
This happened today. We were at Workman planning to buy shoes, and when it was time to pay,…
What to look out for when buying a house in Tokyo?
Hi all, We're looking to buy a house in Tokyo. It's a new prefab from a developer. There…
Why do so many tourists just stop in front of the fare gates with all of their luggage?
I understand that the trains and subways can be very overwhelming to navigate, especially when jet lagged or…
Sharp air purifier red blinking light
Hello! I have an issue with my air purifier's humidifier. I noticed the blinking red light signal for…
Did a bear poop on our deck?
TLDR; We discovered poop on our front deck area and are not sure if it’s human or animal…
Will the yen bounce back?
Yen has been hitting record low against the dollar, around 154 yen/dollar now. Is there a chance it…
Japanese condom sizes (Different measurement methods)
"Width" in UK and the US – This refers to the width of the two ends of the…
Middle-aged English teacher changing jobs
with kids and no other skills or experience looking to get out of English teaching. I do have…
Long Term Resident Visa Application Process by yourself ?
So after consulting an immigration lawyer they advised due to my circumstances I could reasonably apply for a…