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Japanese convenience store bento boxes are becoming increasingly cheap-looking, with smaller portions and higher prices

最近コンビニ弁当が明らかにダメになってきた。以前はまあまあの具が入っていたのに、今ではご飯が大半で野菜がごく少量で、値段もどんどん上がっている。時々遅くに帰って

2026-03-24👁 100💬 9♥ 2

For those who received their summer bonus: the problem of net pay being too low... Aren't taxes deducted too much?

夏のボーナスのスレが前にあったけど、こっちは「手取り」の愚痴😂。額面見て喜んだのに、社会保険料と所得税引かれて手取りがガクッと減ってて切ない…。・ボーナスか

2026-06-12👁 48💬 2♥ 9

Dental treatment is expensive... The range covered by insurance and tips for keeping costs down (see previous dental clinic thread)

前に『外国語が通じる歯医者』のスレがあって参考になったんですが、今度は費用の話😣。虫歯の治療で、保険きくと思ったら被せ物で結構取られて驚きました。・保険適用

2026-06-12👁 52💬 3♥ 3

Can "Specified Skilled Worker Type 2" visa holders bring their families? I want to know the latest status.

Mình đang特定技能1号, làm ở vùng瀬戸内. Mục tiêu là lên特定技能2号 vì nghe nói2号 có thể bảo l

2026-06-11👁 16💬 2♥ 11

My keigo still fails me at work… share your most cringe moment

Four years in and 敬語 (keigo) STILL trips me up at work. Last week I accidentally

2026-06-11👁 160💬 2♥ 4

I want to enroll my child in a Japanese school... procedures and concerns

上の子を日本の公立小学校に編入させる予定なんですが、初めてで不安だらけです😣。・手続きは区役所/教育委員会?学校に直接? ・日本語がまだの子のサポート(日本

2026-06-10👁 92💬 3♥ 7

When moving out, the deposit isn't returned... How far do I have to pay for restoring the property to its original condition?

引っ越しで部屋を退去したら、敷金がほとんど返ってこなくて、逆に追加請求まで来ました😱。普通の生活でついた程度の傷まで請求されてる気がして納得いかない。・「経

2026-06-12👁 50💬 2♥ 3

Is it difficult for foreigners to get a credit card? Stories of approvals and rejections

日本でクレカ作ろうとして1回落ちました😅。在留期間とか勤続年数が見られるみたいで。みんなの経験聞きたい: ・どのカードが外国人でも通りやすい(楽天?エポス?

2026-06-11👁 35💬 3♥ 14

Sending money home — bank fees are too high, is there a cheaper way?

Mỗi lần送金 về Việt Nam qua ngân hàng Nhật là phí + tỷ giá ăn mất một mớ 😤. Tháng

2026-06-11👁 139💬 2♥ 6

Can foreigners start NISA / iDeCo in Japan? Thinking about the future

With prices climbing and the yen being the yen, I've started wondering about sav

2026-06-12👁 87💬 2♥ 10

Can foreigners do Furusato Nozei (hometown tax)? It was quite beneficial when I tried it

住民税のスレが盛り上がってたので便乗。実は『ふるさと納税』って外国人(日本で納税してる人)でもできるんですよね💡。実質2000円の負担で各地の特産品がもらえる仕

2026-06-12👁 131💬 2♥ 13

Before typhoon season arrives... What should you prepare on your balcony?

Mình ở vùng南西, năm nào台風 cũng ghé 😩. Năm nay muốn chuẩn bị sớm. Các tiền bối ở

2026-06-12👁 81💬 3♥ 2

Mosquitoes are already out! Any cheap and effective bug control methods for rooms?

網戸があるのに、どこからか蚊が入ってくる季節になりました🦟。夜中の「プ〜ン」で起こされるのほんと地獄。安くて効く虫対策、知りたいです: ・吊るすタイプの虫除

2026-06-12👁 75💬 2♥ 8

Fearful season for food poisoning... How do you store bento boxes and pre-made meals?

Trời nóng lên rồi, mình hay làm弁当 mang đi làm nhưng sợ食中毒 quá 😖. Mọi người bảo

2026-06-11👁 166💬 2♥ 0

Rainy season mold is already growing... Please recommend effective mold prevention products

梅雨入りして部屋の湿気がすごくて、浴室と窓のゴムパッキンにカビが…😱。賃貸だから退去時のことも考えると放置できない。おすすめのカビ対策、教えてほしいです:

2026-06-12👁 169💬 2♥ 14

Afraid of air conditioner electricity bills again... How are you saving electricity this summer?

まだ6月なのに暑い日があって、エアコン付け始めたら電気代が一気に跳ねそうで戦々恐々です⚡。物価高の上に電気代まで…。みんなの節電の工夫聞きたい: ・設定温度

2026-06-12👁 63💬 3♥ 7

Father's Day (June 21), what do people do in Japan? I want to know how everyone spends it

もうすぐ父の日(今年は6月21日)ですね🌻。母国だと盛大にお祝いする文化なんですが、日本だとそこまで…?という印象。みんなはどうしてますか? ・離れて暮らす

2026-06-11👁 42💬 2♥ 10

Tried online application for residence card renewal before the fee increase (procedure notes)

手数料が将来上がるかもって話が出てるので、技人国の更新を在留申請オンラインシステムで早めに済ませました。意外とスムーズだったので手順メモを残します📝: 1.

2026-06-11👁 108💬 2♥ 2

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Japanese convenience store bento boxes are becoming increasingly cheap-looking, with smaller portions and higher prices

For those who received their summer bonus: the problem of net pay being too low... Aren't taxes deducted too much?

Dental treatment is expensive... The range covered by insurance and tips for keeping costs down (see previous dental clinic thread)

Can "Specified Skilled Worker Type 2" visa holders bring their families? I want to know the latest status.

My keigo still fails me at work… share your most cringe moment

I want to enroll my child in a Japanese school... procedures and concerns

When moving out, the deposit isn't returned... How far do I have to pay for restoring the property to its original condition?

Is it difficult for foreigners to get a credit card? Stories of approvals and rejections

Sending money home — bank fees are too high, is there a cheaper way?

Can foreigners start NISA / iDeCo in Japan? Thinking about the future

Can foreigners do Furusato Nozei (hometown tax)? It was quite beneficial when I tried it

Before typhoon season arrives... What should you prepare on your balcony?

Mosquitoes are already out! Any cheap and effective bug control methods for rooms?

Fearful season for food poisoning... How do you store bento boxes and pre-made meals?

Rainy season mold is already growing... Please recommend effective mold prevention products

Afraid of air conditioner electricity bills again... How are you saving electricity this summer?

Father's Day (June 21), what do people do in Japan? I want to know how everyone spends it

Tried online application for residence card renewal before the fee increase (procedure notes)