Can an 18-year-old with zero driving experience pass the driving test in Japan by self-study?
I’m 18 years old and living in Japan, and I’ve never driven a car in my life. I’m…
Baito tracking webapp for International Students in Japan?
I’m an International Student currently and ik it’s difficult to manage baito earnings while being compliant with the…
Weekly Praise Thread – 06 February 2026
It's that time of the week again. Please boast and share about the good things that have happened…
Actually usable dishwashers in 2026
The reality in Japan is, it's 2026 and dishwashers in Japan are still a rarity in Japan (but…
Advice Please okinawa
I got in a car accident; the person (local) hit the back end of my car when making…
Def Tech got busted for weed, and it’s not the gaijin who got caught
He must have read this sub to know damn well that his back is the target of the…
Breaking fixed-term contract on the first year
Throwaway account just in case. Hi all. I know there are a lot of posts like this, but…
How do I pay for my water usage?
Hello, I recently just moved into a new apartment (5 days ago). It’s my first time paying for…
Can’t get my rakuten pay verified
I am having problems with verifying my information for using rakuten cash and always get hit with 楽天会員情報の姓名と、本人確認書類の姓名が一致しませんでした。…
Anyone using a Taobao agent to ship to Japan?
Spent about a decade in China and recently moved to Japan. Trying to order a bunch of stuff…
Help pls… How should I make hanko?
We are in process of buying a house, and they are asking for my hanko. Unfortunately, I have…
Microwave Heating Issue
I was wondering if this is a winter thing. But recently my microwave stopped heating (though the light…