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[Great Deal] Rakuten Shopping Marathon is happening now (~until June 26, 1:59)! Tips for bulk-buying daily necessities

今ちょうど楽天お買い物マラソン開催中(6/20 20時〜6/26 1:59)。複数ショップ買い回りでポイント倍率上がるやつです。5と0のつく日と重ねるとさらにお

2026-06-21👁 214💬 2♥ 16

Honest question: did you actually make Japanese friends here? And HOW?

Been in Japan a few years, fluent-ish, coworkers are friendly… but real Japanese

2026-06-19👁 1143💬 25♥ 33

What do foreigners find most difficult about summers in Japan? (Humidity? Sweat on crowded trains? Air conditioning debates?)

日本人だけど、毎年夏になると「これ外国の人どう思ってるんだろう」と気になる。あの蒸し暑さ、満員電車の汗、家のクーラー何度にするか問題、コンビニとの寒暖差…。逆

2026-06-18👁 671💬 18♥ 43

Moving to Okinawa — are there jobs? Is housing cheap? I want to know the reality.

Mình đang nghĩ đến chuyện chuyển vào 沖縄 sống, vì thích biển và nhịp sống chậm. N

2026-06-23👁 286💬 3♥ 25

Foreigners living in Okinawa face many differences from mainland Japan... prices, typhoons, and social interactions.

搬来冲绳生活,跟本土不一样的地方多到有意思。物价是离岛价、意外地高(运费),台风是真·一年好几次直击,但人很暖,「なんくるないさ」的精神每天救我。ゆいまーる(

2026-06-20👁 443💬 4♥ 25

New to the Setouchi area — how do you prepare for typhoons and heavy rain? Feeling a bit anxious.

Just moved to the Setouchi region and it's beautiful, but I hear summer brings t

2026-06-22👁 240💬 2♥ 18

Things that surprised me after moving to the Seto Inland Sea region... the flow of time is completely different from Tokyo (in a good way).

東京から瀬戸内エリア(広島・岡山あたり)に移住して半年。まず驚いたのが、人も時間ものんびり。家賃は東京の半分以下で部屋は倍、海も島も近くて、休日に船で島めぐりが

2026-06-18👁 550💬 4♥ 8

In Kanagawa, which real estate agencies or guarantor companies are easiest for foreigners to rent from?

Mình sắp chuyển sang 神奈川 (gần 横浜) vì công việc, nhưng lo chuyện thuê nhà vì là n

2026-06-22👁 173💬 3♥ 23

Yokohama/Kawasaki: Rent is high but convenient for commuting to Tokyo? I'm struggling to choose an area.

都内の家賃がきつくて、神奈川(横浜・川崎)に引っ越そうか検討中。通勤は都内まで電車。家賃は少し下がるけど、定期代と通勤時間とのバランスが悩ましい…。川崎は都内

2026-06-23👁 192💬 2♥ 12

There are too few foreigner groups in Hokuriku (Hokuriku region)... I'd like to connect with people from the same area.

호쿠리쿠(이시카와·도야마·후쿠이) 쪽에 사는데, 도쿄나 오사카처럼 외국인 커뮤니티가 거의 없어서 좀 외로워요. 같은 지역에 사시는 분들, 여기

2026-06-23👁 222💬 2♥ 9

Summers in Hokuriku: The rainy season ends late, but... is it actually the most comfortable in Honshu? (Unexpectedly pleasant summers in snow country)

住在北陸,冬天大雪很累,但夏天意外地好。梅雨结束偏晚,可晚上凉快、熱帯夜少的年份多。比起东京那种闷热,简直天堂。海和山都近,水干净,米和鱼都好吃。住北陸(石川

2026-06-23👁 279💬 3♥ 22

Sending money home — Wise vs. banks, which is ultimately cheaper? (Comparing actual fees)

Tháng nào cũng gửi tiền về nhà nên phí là vấn đề lớn. Có thớt cũ nói về chuyện n

2026-06-19👁 233💬 3♥ 19

What is "renewal fee"? Do I have to pay one month's rent every two years... can't I just not pay it?

租房快到续约,合同上写着「更新料:房租1个月」。之前有房租涨价的帖,这次说更新料本身。这是什么钱?不交就不能继续住吗? 听说有的地区根本没有更新料,更心塞。有人

2026-06-23👁 170💬 3♥ 23

Company health checkups and full-body medical exams (Ningen Dock): Do foreigners get these done? If paid out-of-pocket, they're so expensive.

公司一年一次健康检查,项目最低限,想查仔细点就得自费做人间ドック(全身体检)…自费要好几万,纠结。听说国保的人有自治体的特定健診(便宜/免费)。外国人有做过人

2026-06-17👁 202💬 2♥ 6

Wanting to raise dogs/cats in Japan... what are the initial costs and the reality of finding pet-friendly rentals?

一直犹豫,但想在日本养宠物(在考虑猫)。可外国人找「ペット可」的房子好像挺难…。初期费用(疫苗·绝育·登记)、每月猫粮和猫砂钱,还有生病的话动物医院贵吗?有上

2026-06-23👁 209💬 4♥ 12

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[Great Deal] Rakuten Shopping Marathon is happening now (~until June 26, 1:59)! Tips for bulk-buying daily necessities

Honest question: did you actually make Japanese friends here? And HOW?

What do foreigners find most difficult about summers in Japan? (Humidity? Sweat on crowded trains? Air conditioning debates?)

Moving to Okinawa — are there jobs? Is housing cheap? I want to know the reality.

Foreigners living in Okinawa face many differences from mainland Japan... prices, typhoons, and social interactions.

New to the Setouchi area — how do you prepare for typhoons and heavy rain? Feeling a bit anxious.

Things that surprised me after moving to the Seto Inland Sea region... the flow of time is completely different from Tokyo (in a good way).

In Kanagawa, which real estate agencies or guarantor companies are easiest for foreigners to rent from?

Yokohama/Kawasaki: Rent is high but convenient for commuting to Tokyo? I'm struggling to choose an area.

There are too few foreigner groups in Hokuriku (Hokuriku region)... I'd like to connect with people from the same area.

Summers in Hokuriku: The rainy season ends late, but... is it actually the most comfortable in Honshu? (Unexpectedly pleasant summers in snow country)

Sending money home — Wise vs. banks, which is ultimately cheaper? (Comparing actual fees)

What is "renewal fee"? Do I have to pay one month's rent every two years... can't I just not pay it?

Company health checkups and full-body medical exams (Ningen Dock): Do foreigners get these done? If paid out-of-pocket, they're so expensive.

Wanting to raise dogs/cats in Japan... what are the initial costs and the reality of finding pet-friendly rentals?