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The smell of cooking from the Chinese family next door is terrible; even with all windows open every day, it still smells. What do you think?

マンションの隣の部屋に中国人ファミリーが引っ越してきました。毎日夕方になると油っぽい料理の匂いがすごくて、リビング全体に染み込んできます。何度か優しく「ちょ

2026-04-25👁 11💬 25♥ 4

I've been in Japan for 5 years, and every time I return home, I feel like things have changed.

5 年前留学来的,现在在大阪工作。每年春节回国一次。第一年:激动,看啥都新鲜第二年:开始觉得点单方式都生疏第三年:不太敢一个人坐地铁,扫码点餐看不懂第

2026-04-19👁 2💬 3♥ 3

Ranking of god-tier items available at 100-yen shops (from a foreigner's perspective)

国に帰る時に必ず買って帰る 100 均アイテムランキング: 1位:キャラふりかけ 2位:包丁研ぎ器 3位:メイク道具 4位:折り畳み収納ボックス 5位:Dai

2026-04-23👁 0💬 2♥ 2

What's the first thing you do after getting permanent residency? Share your stories.

昨天收到入管的明信片,跑去取了新的在留卡 — 永住!12 年的努力终于结果了第一件事就是和老婆开了瓶香槟。然后开始计划: - 3 月开始可以申请房贷不用 1

2026-04-24👁 2💬 3♥ 3

Anyone tried Residence Card renewal at the Shinagawa office? It was chaos.

Renewed my 在留 last week at Shinagawa Immigration. Some real-talk for anyone goin

2026-04-22👁 1💬 3♥ 2

Tips for getting along well with Japanese colleagues (for me, as someone from China)

日本企業に転職して 2 年。最初の半年は本当に辛かったけど、コツが分かってきたのでシェアします。 ①「察する」を諦めない ② 飲み会は半分くらい行く:全部断る

2026-04-23👁 0💬 3♥ 2

My child was bullied at their elementary school in Japan. How did you handle it?

9 岁儿子,在仙台读公立小学 4 年级。最近 2 周回家就闷闷不乐,昨天发现书包里塞了一张纸条写「中国人帰れ」。问他班里情况,他说有 2-3 个男生总用日语

2026-04-21👁 2💬 5♥ 5

Asking for advice on transferring my child to a different elementary school in Japan.

Chào mọi người, gia đình mình mới chuyển từ Tokyo về Okinawa do công việc của ch

2026-04-21👁 1💬 2♥ 2

Please recommend places in Osaka where I can buy Korean ramen.

오사카로 이사한지 한달 됐는데 신라면이랑 진라면이 너무 그리워요. ドンキホーテ에서 봤는데 비싸요(150엔정도?). 좀 더 싸게 박스로 살 수

2026-04-22👁 1💬 2♥ 2

Best apps/agents for finding an apartment without a guarantor?

Just got a new job in Tokyo (Shibuya) and looking for a 1K/1DK apartment. Budget

2026-04-24👁 6💬 3♥ 2

Ranking of affordable and delicious ramen shops in Tokyo (personal version)

東京歴 3 年、年間 200 杯以上のラーメンを食べてきた個人ランキングです。 1位:中華そばしろく(西荻窪)— 800円で完璧な醤油、麺もスープも全部良い

2026-04-24👁 1💬 5♥ 3

Dental care in Japan is really expensive. Do you have any recommendations for affordable dentists?

最近牙齿一直疼,去附近一家齿科诊所拍片说要根管+冠,报价 12 万円。我有国保但那种自费部分也不少。有没有大阪/兵庫便利的便宜齿科推荐?或者中国人朋友比较多

2026-04-23👁 3💬 4♥ 3

The smell of cooking from the Chinese family next door is terrible; even with all windows open every day, it still smells. What do you think?

2026-04-25👁 3💬 0♥ 0

I've been in Japan for 5 years, and every time I return home, I feel like things have changed.

5 年前留学来的,现在在大阪工作。每年春节回国一次。第一年:激动,看啥都新鲜,中国变化好快第二年:还能跟上节奏,但开始觉得点单方式都生疏了第三年:不太敢

2026-04-19👁 0💬 1♥ 0

Ranking of god-tier items available at 100-yen shops (from a foreigner's perspective)

国に帰る時に必ず買って帰る 100 均アイテムランキング: 1位:キャラふりかけ — 子ども絶対喜ぶ、海外で 5 倍値 2位:包丁研ぎ器 — シャープナー、母

2026-04-23👁 2💬 0♥ 0

What's the first thing you do after getting permanent residency? Share your stories.

昨天收到入管的明信片,跑去取了新的在留卡 — 永住!12 年的努力终于结果了 ???? 第一件事就是和老婆开了瓶香槟。然后开始计划: - 3 月开始可以申请房

2026-04-24👁 1💬 0♥ 0

Anyone tried Residence Card renewal at the Shinagawa office? It was chaos.

Renewed my 在留 last week at Shinagawa Immigration. Some real-talk for anyone goin

2026-04-22👁 1💬 0♥ 0

Community Forum | 在留大将

Got asked for extra papers at city hall, is this normal?

Has anyone had to retake only their photo for their Residence Card renewal?

Are there any fellow townspeople from Luoyang in the Kitakyushu area?

The smell of cooking from the Chinese family next door is terrible; even with all windows open every day, it still smells. What do you think?

I've been in Japan for 5 years, and every time I return home, I feel like things have changed.

Ranking of god-tier items available at 100-yen shops (from a foreigner's perspective)

What's the first thing you do after getting permanent residency? Share your stories.

Anyone tried Residence Card renewal at the Shinagawa office? It was chaos.

Tips for getting along well with Japanese colleagues (for me, as someone from China)

My child was bullied at their elementary school in Japan. How did you handle it?

Asking for advice on transferring my child to a different elementary school in Japan.

Please recommend places in Osaka where I can buy Korean ramen.

Best apps/agents for finding an apartment without a guarantor?

Ranking of affordable and delicious ramen shops in Tokyo (personal version)

Dental care in Japan is really expensive. Do you have any recommendations for affordable dentists?

The smell of cooking from the Chinese family next door is terrible; even with all windows open every day, it still smells. What do you think?

I've been in Japan for 5 years, and every time I return home, I feel like things have changed.

Ranking of god-tier items available at 100-yen shops (from a foreigner's perspective)

What's the first thing you do after getting permanent residency? Share your stories.

Anyone tried Residence Card renewal at the Shinagawa office? It was chaos.