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A community for foreign residents in Japan — share tips on visas, insurance, taxes, housing and daily life.

Is it true that the rules for converting a foreign driver's license became stricter starting in 2026?

母国の免許を日本のに切り替える『外免切替』、最近ルールが厳しくなったと聞いて焦ってます😨。知識確認や技能確認が厳格化されたとか、住所確認が必要になったとか。

2026-06-11👁 36💬 2♥ 13

Have you already switched to the My Number insurance card? What happens when your health insurance card becomes unusable.

現行の健康保険証が段階的に廃止されて、マイナ保険証に移行する流れですよね。会社からも案内が来て、正直よく分かってなくて💦 ・登録ってどこでやるの?(マイナポー

2026-06-10👁 28💬 3♥ 5

On those tough nights when you're alone in Japan... is there anyone else who feels the same way?

Mình mới lên vùng 北 làm việc, xung quanh ít người quen, nhiều đêm thấy trống trả

2026-06-08👁 267💬 2♥ 17

Does "deemed re-entry" work if it's within one year? Things to check before taking a short trip abroad.

Planning a trip home this summer and want to make sure I don't mess up my status

2026-06-05👁 312💬 3♥ 14

I want to pass JLPT N2! How are others studying while working?

Mình đang nhắm JLPT N2 nhưng vừa học vừa làm baito nên thời gian eo hẹp 😩. Đặc b

2026-06-03👁 176💬 0♥ 9

I can't get into daycare at all... What's the reality of "ho-katsu" (daycare application process), and are there any tips to make it easier to get in?

二人目の子の保育園を探してるけど、想像以上に厳しくて心が折れそうです😢。いわゆる「保活」、外国人だと情報も少なくて余計大変。・認可・認可外の違い・点数（指

2026-06-05👁 198💬 0♥ 10

Things that still surprise me about Japan after a year (share yours!)

A year in and some things still make me go 'wait, really?' 😄 ・vending machines l

2026-05-31👁 401💬 2♥ 22

I lost my Residence Card! How do I apply for a replacement? I'm panicking.

やってしまいました…在留カードを失くしたかもしれません😱。財布ごとどこかに置いてきた可能性。調べたら14日以内に入管で再交付申請が必要らしいけど、・まず警

2026-06-08👁 255💬 3♥ 8

Are you already looking into summer festivals and fireworks displays for the summer of 2026? Please recommend some in Tokyo.

여름이 다가오니까 벌써 설레요🎆! 일본의 夏祭り랑 花火大会는 진짜 분위기가 좋더라구요. 浴衣도 한번 입어보고 싶고. 2026년 도쿄 근처에서

2026-05-29👁 229💬 0♥ 12

Not giving up despite rising prices! God-tier cost-performance items from dollar shops and business supermarkets (savings tips for care staff).

Lương介護 không cao mà物価 cứ tăng, nên mình thành 'thánh tiết kiệm' lúc nào không h

2026-06-01👁 358💬 2♥ 18

I finished my tax return this year, but... notes for next year for those with side jobs or freelancers.

今年の確定申告（2/16〜3/15）はなんとか終えた老李です。毎年バタバタするので、来年の自分とこれから始める人のためにメモを残しておきます📝：・経費はこまめ

2026-06-01👁 287💬 1♥ 15

How do you find hospitals where foreign languages are spoken? (Looking for a dentist in Kansai.)

일본 병원 갈 때 제일 무서운 게 의사소통이에요😣. 특히 치과처럼 디테일한 설명이 필요한 곳. 関西(오사카 근처)에서 한국어나 영어 되는 치과

2026-06-03👁 196💬 1♥ 9

Opening a bank account as a foreigner — which banks are actually easy? (2026)

Helping a friend who just arrived, and we hit the classic wall: some banks won't

2026-06-07👁 478💬 3♥ 20

Vietnamese people in the Kyushu area, let's gather! I want to exchange information and help each other out.

Chào mọi người! Mình ở vùng 北九州, làm特定技能. Quanh đây có khá nhiều người Việt nhưn

2026-06-05👁 244💬 2♥ 11

Giving away appliances upon moving (free) + tips for setting up with second-hand items.

来月引っ越すので、使ってた家電いくつか無料で譲りたいです（都内、取りに来れる方優先）🚚：・電子レンジ・小型冷蔵庫・扇風機あと新しく中古で揃える人向けに

2026-06-02👁 312💬 2♥ 16

Anyone else feel weirdly lonely some evenings here? (not a sad post, promise)

Four years in Japan, stable job, I'm 'fine' — but some evenings the quiet really

2026-06-04👁 556💬 4♥ 28

After moving, garbage sorting becomes completely different... The problem of excessive differences between wards, how are you researching this?

江東区から別の区に引っ越したら、ゴミの分別ルールが全然違っててカルチャーショック😂。前はプラと燃えるゴミ一緒だった日があったのに、今の区は超細かい。みんなど

2026-06-07👁 289💬 3♥ 13

Working in caregiving in northern Japan; winter is tough, but... veterans, please share advice on life in snowy regions.

Mình mới chuyển lên vùng 北日本 làm介護助手. Mùa hè còn đỡ chứ nghe nói mùa đông tuyết

2026-05-31👁 124💬 1♥ 6

Will it become easier for permanent residency to be revoked? As someone currently applying, I'm anxious about the new rules in 2026.

I'm mid-way through preparing my 永住 (PR) application and just read that the 2026

2026-06-07👁 367💬 2♥ 16

Community Forum | 在留大将

I already have PR — does the 2026 revocation rule apply to existing holders too?

Is it true that the rules for converting a foreign driver's license became stricter starting in 2026?

Have you already switched to the My Number insurance card? What happens when your health insurance card becomes unusable.

On those tough nights when you're alone in Japan... is there anyone else who feels the same way?

Does "deemed re-entry" work if it's within one year? Things to check before taking a short trip abroad.

I want to pass JLPT N2! How are others studying while working?

I can't get into daycare at all... What's the reality of "ho-katsu" (daycare application process), and are there any tips to make it easier to get in?

Things that still surprise me about Japan after a year (share yours!)

I lost my Residence Card! How do I apply for a replacement? I'm panicking.

Are you already looking into summer festivals and fireworks displays for the summer of 2026? Please recommend some in Tokyo.

Not giving up despite rising prices! God-tier cost-performance items from dollar shops and business supermarkets (savings tips for care staff).

I finished my tax return this year, but... notes for next year for those with side jobs or freelancers.

How do you find hospitals where foreign languages are spoken? (Looking for a dentist in Kansai.)

Opening a bank account as a foreigner — which banks are actually easy? (2026)

Vietnamese people in the Kyushu area, let's gather! I want to exchange information and help each other out.

Giving away appliances upon moving (free) + tips for setting up with second-hand items.

Anyone else feel weirdly lonely some evenings here? (not a sad post, promise)

After moving, garbage sorting becomes completely different... The problem of excessive differences between wards, how are you researching this?

Working in caregiving in northern Japan; winter is tough, but... veterans, please share advice on life in snowy regions.

Will it become easier for permanent residency to be revoked? As someone currently applying, I'm anxious about the new rules in 2026.