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

For those who received their summer bonus: the take-home pay is too low... aren't taxes being 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💬 6♥ 9

Dental treatment is expensive... what's covered by insurance and tips for keeping costs down (see previous thread on dentists)

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👁 53💬 3♥ 3

Can "Specified Skilled Worker" status No. 2 bring family members? I want to know the latest updates.

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👁 385💬 5♥ 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👁 143💬 4♥ 7

The security deposit isn't returned when moving out... how far does "restoration to original condition" require me to pay?

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👁 56💬 2♥ 3

Is it hard for foreigners to get a credit card? Stories of approval and rejection.

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👁 40💬 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👁 141💬 3♥ 10

Furusato nozei (hometown tax donation): Can foreigners participate? It turned out to be 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 here! Do you have any cheap and effective pest 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👁 125💬 3♥ 8

Food poisoning season is scary... 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👁 167💬 6♥ 0

Mold from the rainy season has already started 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👁 201💬 3♥ 14

Air conditioning electricity bills are getting scary... how do you all save power during 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'd like 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👁 96💬 3♥ 10

Renewal of residence status: Tried applying 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 rules for "exchange of 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👁 45💬 2♥ 13

Community Forum | 在留大将

Honestly... do you all plan to stay in Japan forever, or will you eventually return home?

For those who received their summer bonus: the take-home pay is too low... aren't taxes being deducted too much?

Dental treatment is expensive... what's covered by insurance and tips for keeping costs down (see previous thread on dentists)

Can "Specified Skilled Worker" status No. 2 bring family members? I want to know the latest updates.

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.

The security deposit isn't returned when moving out... how far does "restoration to original condition" require me to pay?

Is it hard for foreigners to get a credit card? Stories of approval and rejection.

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

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

Furusato nozei (hometown tax donation): Can foreigners participate? It turned out to be quite beneficial when I tried it.

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

Mosquitoes are already here! Do you have any cheap and effective pest control methods for rooms?

Food poisoning season is scary... how do you store bento boxes and pre-made meals?

Mold from the rainy season has already started growing... please recommend effective mold prevention products.

Air conditioning electricity bills are getting scary... how do you all save power during summer?

Father's Day (June 21): What do people do in Japan? I'd like to know how everyone spends it.

Renewal of residence status: Tried applying online before the price hike (procedure notes).

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

Is it true that rules for "exchange of foreign driver's license" became stricter starting in 2026?