So my bank account got frozen. What now.
I'm in the process of extending my visa and I realized my bank account got frozen. I went…
Landlord Just Hit Me with a ¥778k Renovation Estimate After 5 Years – Can I Dispute This?
Location: Osaka Rental Duration: 5 years (continuous tenancy) Situation: Just received an estimate from a contractor for ¥778,360 I've been living…
Is it normal in Japan for people to keep working even when the company can’t pay salaries?
I work for a start-up Japanese company where I am the only foreigner and they announced this week…
Freelance VAs – Paying Taxes
Anyone here who works for an international company but resides in Japan? How do I start paying my…
Japanese Number/Cell Phone Help
I recently moved, and ported my US number to google voice and got Y mobile with a Japanese…
Which streaming services in Japan offer anime shows with English subtitles?
It seems most of them only offer Japanese or no subtitles. Any services or a way to view…
Club senpai used ‘anata’ with me how should I interpret?
I'm living in Japan as an exchange student right now and I joined a club in uni about…
Weekly Praise Thread – 17 October 2025
It's that time of the week again. Please boast and share about the good things that have happened…
Confused about IKEHALO (Ikebukuro Halloween)
Hey everyone, My wife and I recently moved to Tokyo and we’re still figuring out how events work…
Everyday is a struggle
I've been here about 24 years and Japan is more home than home these days. But I don't…
Just saw a raccoon in Tokyo
Just saw a tanuki walking home (Northern Kita-ku) and thought was cat but was very fluffy. Never seen…
Question for foreigners whose husbands have changed their Japanese last name to yours
I saw a similar last name question posted here the other day and have one of my own,…