Fly to Okinawa or stay in Tokyo?
Hi. I just came here in Japan with my boyfriend for work. I have an employer who is…
exit question (residency expiration)
If I leave Japan with a visa that was only 1 entry, does my residency cancel automatically or…
Bought a Yamda denki Microwave requires ground wire but my apartment has no ground terminal
Just bought a microwave in Japan and the manual says I need to connect the ground wire (アース線).…
Hair salon / Hair dye recommendations for dye that does not dry your hair
HI! I’ve been dying my hair dark red for a few years. I have brown, wavy hair, and…
JLPT needed or not? At a crossroads.
I have been working in Japan for about 4 years now and have gotten lucky with English speaking…
Need Information for PR Clarification
Hello everyone, I hope you are all doing well. I need some guidance regarding my PR application. I…
Is it common for people to cut you in line to get on the subway?
I've lived in Tokyo for about 1.5 years now, and more and more I'm noticing people cutting or…
Google Pixel repairs
Hi everyone! Currently living in Japan and have a Pixel 8 bought from my home country. (fwiw I…
Self-employed / remote worker for UK company
Hey everyone! In November I have finally received my spouse visa, my husband is Japanese. I currently work…
Weekly Weekend Thread – 01 December 2025
It's Monday! Did you do anything over the weekend? Go somewhere? Meet someone? Try something new? Post…
WHV renewal, how vague can you be?
I’m in the process of currently filling my renewal application form and I’m somewhat stuck on how specific…
Using Latest Japanese toilets
Am a bit embarrassed to ask this in a forum , but has anyone ever faced any issue…