For people in Japan with demanding careers: what was your breaking point?
Hi all, I’m curious to hear from people who have reached a point in your careers in Japan…
Internet not working after power outage (Japan, NTT VDSL + TP-Link router)
Hi everyone, My friend in Japan is having an issue with their internet after a power outage. The…
can I travel overseas while my visa status is being changed?
i'm in the process of changing my visa from instructor to humanities. i submitted the documents, and they…
How much do you spend on groceries per month these days?
Groceries have continued to creep up so I'm curious. by DrYellowSaysHello
Looking for a Bookstore
Hi, I'm a researcher and looking for a bookstore with english books near Takasaki, Gunma. Also, I've lived…
My god what’s with the spitting from elderly men!
I was shopping in the mall and this elderly man kept hacking and spitting right on the floor.…
Whats the Japanese logic? Japan’s Written Driving Category: Illustration (Kiken Yosoku)
Hi everyone, I’m currently studying for the final written exam (Honmen) and I’m confused about a specific illustration…
Weekly Weekend Thread – 20 April 2026
It's Monday! Did you do anything over the weekend? Go somewhere? Meet someone? Try something new? Post…
American living in Japan – want to begin investing
F, 25. I want to start investing but I don't know where to start. Coming up on my…
Being charged ¥50000 for cancelation of contract before i even payed or signed anything
Basically what the title says. I have an emergency family situation where i have to fly back to…
Moved to Tokyo from overseas as gamer need some gaming setup recommendations
Hey everyone! I just moved to the Tokyo about a week ago and the "gaming itch" is already…
Getting worse to live in Japan ?
It might just be my impression, but I feel a more pronounced oppression from the Japanese towards foreigners.…