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Dental treatment is expensive... What's covered by insurance and tips to keep costs down (see the previous dentist 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 you bring your family with Specified Skilled Worker "No. 2"? I want to know the latest situation

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 transfer my child to 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

My security deposit isn't being returned when I move out... How much do I have to pay for restoration to 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👁 52💬 2♥ 3

Is it hard 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👁 39💬 4♥ 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 also do furusato nozei? I tried it and it was quite a good deal

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 comes... What should I do for the balcony and preparations?

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 repellents for the room?

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

It's the season to fear food poisoning... How does everyone store bento and meal prep?

Trời nóng lên rồi, mình hay làm弁当 mang đi làm nhưng sợ食中毒 quá 😖. Mọi người bảo
2026-06-11👁 167💬 6♥ 0

Mold from the rainy season is already growing... Tell me 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

I'm already scared of the air conditioner electricity bill... How does everyone save electricity in 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

I tried applying for residence renewal online before the price hike (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👁 109💬 2♥ 2

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

Following up on the threads about the 2026 immigration law change. I already HAV
2026-06-12👁 163💬 2♥ 11

Is it true that the rules for the foreign driver's license conversion are getting stricter from 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 health insurance card? About the health insurance card becoming 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💬 5♥ 5

On nights when being "alone" in Japan is hard... Is there anyone else who feels the same?

Mình mới lên vùng 北 làm việc, xung quanh ít người quen, nhiều đêm thấy trống trả
2026-06-08👁 267💬 2♥ 17
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