Is this a scam? What should we do?
My girlfriend back in October got a call from some company called Green. They told her she needs…
Marriage paperwork in Japan is proof of relationship required?
Hi, I have a question about marriage procedures in Japan. I was talking with a foreign colleague when…
Jp post via surface is taking so long now
I know this is yet another post about JP Post via surface shipping times, but I can’t figure…
Does everyone go home on time if tasks are done in your workplace?
I go home at 6 on the dot. Like literally would just start packing at 5:58. Unless of…
IELTS test venues in Japan – only Tokyo/Osaka/Nagoya?
Hi everyone, I’m currently looking to book an IELTS test in Japan. On the official booking websites (https://ieltsregistration.britishcouncil.org/ors/find-test),…
Unexpected move-in costs in Tokyo — am I being overcharged?
TL;DR: Moved from a share house to my own apartment in Tokyo and got overwhelmed by all the…
Returning home + Cat
I'm going to be returning to Australia in about a year. It is recommended to use a pet…
What happens if I don’t pick up my new residence card in time?
Long story short, my visa is expiring Apr 29th and I applied for it's extension today. The immigration…
Moving out of a village: how to tell people?
For some background, I’m an ALT who has lived in a very inaka 集落 for more than four…
For Foreigners who moved to Japan, what advice do you wish you had beforehand?
I have lived in Japan for over 5 years now and run a business. So many things I…
Small office, loud mornings, no headphones… how do you survive this?
I work in a small countryside office in Japan, about 10+ coworkers, mixed team. It’s open plan, no…
Another downoading problem
Hi. I was using bilibili to Stream a TV series (japanese one from 2024) and I thought when…