Underage smoking/vaping, is it not a thing here?
Had a video call with my cousin today, with my aunt in the background. Just catching up on…
What should I buy for upcoming winter and where.? Living in Tokyo.
Planning to buy a coat but not sure what I should buy and where. Would be helpful if…
“Have a nice day!” Equivalent?
Hello! I was wondering what would be the equivalent of "Have good day" or "Have a nice day"…
Residence card renewal and leaving job
Hi. I have have been living in Japan for a few years, and I'm thinking about leaving my…
Why are Japanese chicks obsessed with Disney?
I can understand liking Disney films but, seriously every Japanese girl I met here LOVES Disney. Why is…
Yet another thing that puzzles me here…
These days, there seems to be a trend for my students to wear t-shirts that have the names…
Toothpaste Recommendations for Sensitive Teeth
The toothpaste I brought from my home country is about to run out, so I’m looking for some…
Where did all the Cilantro go?
I live in Yokohama and mostly cook my own food at home. I use fresh cilantro or パクチー in…
Re-entry Cultural Activities Question
Hi everyone! I've just moved to Japan for a research internship. I am on a cultural activities single-entry…
Cafe rules about returning items and staffing in the cafe?
Hello everyone. I have what is probably a silly question. It’s probably just me being a nervous person…
Buffalo router stopped working after firmware update?
Hello, I just bought a buffalo router, and I noticed it asked for a firmware update. After I…
Weird opinions about other countries
What are some of the more unusual opinions you’ve heard about foreign countries and cultures from Japanese people?…