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,…
Angry UR man assaults my phone and says written tenancy rules aren’t true
TLDR: Angry old man UR agent scratches my phone in aggression because I'm asking for a repair form…
Used car choice for family.
We've secured a parking space and are now looking to buy a car and we're about to have…
Purchased CPAP – Import paperwork no longer necessary?
Like others on this sub, I was frustrated with the rental system for CPAP machines and the needless…
Weird post card request from Japan post
I received a post card with these on the title:"日本郵便株式会社, 集配営業部". It written in English that the postal…
Buying a Hyundai car in Japan
TLDR: has anyone bought a Hyundai or other small (in Japan) foreign manufacturer? Any advice? So I've been…
Additional documentation during PR application period
Hello all, just as the title says, I'm wondering how many people have been asked for additional documentation…
Anyone else unable to pay NHI with their payslip this month?
Specifically this month there seems to be an issue where the NHI postcard cannot be scanned or paid…
Full time company allowing part time work due to VISA restrictions
I’m on a dependent VISA and would like to apply for a job. How possible is it for…
Took the industry route mid-PhD, Tenure-track in Japanese academia still an option for me?
Mostly for professors working (or former professors) at Japanese universities. I’d appreciate an honest opinion. Do I have…
First time mom in japan
Hello, I’m a ftm here in japan, lo is 5weeks old, she just had her 1st month check…
Japanese trains are always on time myth
The trains here are great. Don't get me wrong. But this belief that they're always on time needs…