Making a US based bank account while living in Japan
I want to make a US based bank account because my current account started charging me monthly fees.…
Moving to Takamatsu on a ¥6M salary for a family of 4. Is it doable?
Hi everyone, I’m posting this on a throwaway account because I don’t want my husband to find out…
Getting hair loss medicine online (finasteride)
My hair has been thinning this year and I am interested in buying finasteride online. Is there any…
Refreshing Lack of increased numbers at gym in the new year
Just observing that my gym hasn't gotten any busier in the new year here. This is my first…
Subsidized energy bills ?
Hello! I was just wondering if any of you got the 'promised' subsidized energy bills. I noticed no…
What job industry pays well that isn’t IT/programming related?
Just trying to find some motivation as I feel everyone that makes over 10 million yen is in…
Finding housing in Tokyo
Hello! First time posting here. Now that school's ending soon, I was thinking about moving to be closer…
Non-binary Body at the gym
Perhaps an odd question. I recently had gender affirming top surgery (ftm— meaning I don’t have breasts anymore)…
Foreign travel during (spouse) visa renewal extension period.
My spouse visa expires next week. I applied for new spouse visa a few weeks ago and got…
Food allergy testing (tree nuts)
After having a reaction to a very small amount of butter chicken curry, my son went in today…
Got my spouse visa approved!
Just wanted to share a small personal milestone I received the postcard today confirming my change of status…
Realtor is giving me the runaround about getting a loan – I have PR, been at my job 7 years, make 7.
I want to get a home in Kanagawa that is 30 million and below. I looked at a…