First time witnessing Chikan here
Hey guys, long time lurker here. I have been now in Japan for almost 3 years and while…
Japanese naturalization
I want to confirm if I can still retain my original name after naturalization. Context: Non-anglophonic name with…
Weekly Complaint Thread – 12 March 2026
It's the weekly complaint thread! Time to get anything off your chest that's been bugging you or pissing…
Problem – Ordering a set of spiritual cards from Taobao to Japan. Are there customs or import fees?
A bit stuck for solutions. As I'm in Japan I have no way of accessing the account from…
Working at Japanese companies outside Japan – what are career paths like for non-Japanese employees?
Hi everyone, I’m currently exploring job opportunities with Japanese companies in Mexico, and I’m trying to better understand…
Foreign creep at denenchofu station
Beware around den en chofu station and the starbucks there is a black male who strikes up conversations…
Am I being fired illegally?
I've been working at a ski resort in Hokkaido for a few months now, and my contract was…
3/11 Shared experience thread
For those of you who were here 15 years ago (hard to believe it was that long!), I'd…
Does anyone work at or provide services for nursing homes?
I'm interested in providing some services at nursing homes in the Kanto area through my business. I wanted…
Fire insurance for rental properties
We've moved into a property and the rental agency basically told us we have to get our own…
Recs for cctv for your door?
I live alone in my 1K apartment, my package has been taken twice now. Honestly am about to…
Parking violation on Times Car Share
(Posting on behalf) Has anyone ever got a parking violation yellow ticket on times car share rented car…