After 4 years I finally got the infamous house call from the NHK!
As per the guidance of countless redditors before me, I just cut the intercom after he said NHK…
Summary of new rules for bicycle riding
Title. It's a brief reading and can make things clearer for us ciclysts. https://jobsinjapan.com/living-in-japan-guide/new-laws-for-bicycles-in-japan-effective-2026/ The part about sidewalks…
Rooftop private sauna in Yokohama/Tokyo?
I saw this video ( https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTkhByfEfLX/?igsh=MTFyejB5aG5vdHVjdw== ) of a private rooftop sauna / cold plunge in osaka and…
First time witnessing Chikan here
Hey guys, long time lurker here. I have been now in Japan for almost 3 years and while…
Japanese naturalization
I want to confirm if I can still retain my original name after naturalization. Context: Non-anglophonic name with…
Weekly Complaint Thread – 12 March 2026
It's the weekly complaint thread! Time to get anything off your chest that's been bugging you or pissing…
Problem – Ordering a set of spiritual cards from Taobao to Japan. Are there customs or import fees?
A bit stuck for solutions. As I'm in Japan I have no way of accessing the account from…
Working at Japanese companies outside Japan – what are career paths like for non-Japanese employees?
Hi everyone, I’m currently exploring job opportunities with Japanese companies in Mexico, and I’m trying to better understand…
Foreign creep at denenchofu station
Beware around den en chofu station and the starbucks there is a black male who strikes up conversations…
Am I being fired illegally?
I've been working at a ski resort in Hokkaido for a few months now, and my contract was…
3/11 Shared experience thread
For those of you who were here 15 years ago (hard to believe it was that long!), I'd…
Does anyone work at or provide services for nursing homes?
I'm interested in providing some services at nursing homes in the Kanto area through my business. I wanted…