Omamori knot gets slowly undone when hanging on bag
I usually hang my omamori on my backpack but recently I realised that as it hangs, the knot…
Electric bike for hoikuen?
Hi everyone, My daughter will start Hoikuen next year. Should I buy an electric bicycle or just a…
Heating water bottle for period cramps?
I recently arrived and will stay in japan for a while and for some genius reason did not…
How does everyone know their blood type?
Everyone seems to know their blood type. I get blood work done regularly for a medical condition and…
Need Insights : Japanese work culture
So it hasn't been long since am in Japan and am learning the culture and rules here, so…
Medicine for internal parasites in pet fish available in Japan?
My fish appears to have intestinal worms or some kind of internal parasite. After a lot of searching…
Second time living in Japan – recognizing old frustrations creeping back
I lived in Japan for 10 years then took a break for two years and now I'm back…
How do I get Married (USA)
I have a valid notarized affadavit of marriage from August, but my 区役所 refuses it. If anyone knows…
Advice Needed: Web Developer Role at a Tiny Startup in Japan (2-3 People, Non-Public Hiring)
Hi everyone, I’m a 28-year-old Korean working as a web developer in Japan for about 1.5 years. I’m…
Fujifilm Camera Repair
I recently got a second-hand Fujifilm X-10 camera from a friend, and it isn't able to power on.…
There’s a pig who lives in this tiny space in my neighbor’s front lawn. Today I also spotted a rat.
A full-grown male pig lives in this tiny front lawn. Today I also saw this white fancy (pet)…
List item in Shimoda
Hi, strange request for help. I was out cycling in Izu Peninsula and just got back to Tokyo…