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Should I replace the central air conditioning or just clean it before the rainy season? Is a budget of 80,000 enough?

东京 1LDK,2018 年装的中央空调 (壁挂),去年除湿能力明显下降,房间湿度长期 70%+。业者来看了说要换新机大概 12-18 万,如果只深度清洗

2026-05-06👁 151💬 13♥ 0

Inquiry about changing from Specified Skilled Visa Level 1 to Level 2 in 2026.

Mình đang làm visa kỹ năng đặc định 1 ngành xây dựng, hết hạn tháng 8/2026. Thán

2026-05-08👁 150💬 4♥ 0

With the weak yen now, should I buy a new iPhone 17 or make do with a used iPhone 14 for three more years?

iPhone 13 が 4 年目で電池がきつくなってきました。選択肢: A. iPhone 17 新品 17 万円 → 円安なのに高すぎる B. iPhon

2026-04-21👁 1077💬 13♥ 0

My application for renewal under the Technical Intern Training Program has become noticeably rejected since I turned 35.

30 歳までの 3 回の更新は何も言われなかったのに、35 歳を超えてからの 2 回は窓口で「次は永住申請を」「結婚予定は」と踏み込んだ質問されるようになりまし

2026-04-09👁 1187💬 14♥ 0

After living in Japan for five years, I'm only being introduced to matchmaking services that are "foreigners allowed" at marriage consultation agencies.

今年から結婚相談所に登録しました。在日 5 年、永住権有り、年収 600 万。紹介されるのが全部「外国人受け入れ可能」と特記された男性ばかり。日本人女性とし

2026-04-27👁 1023💬 20♥ 0

Why does my Japanese colleague indirectly show concern by asking, "Are you a bit tired?"

私は元気です。普通にしてるつもりです。なのに最近、日本人の上司や同僚が「ちょっとお疲れですか?」「最近何かありました?」と聞いてきます。私の文化だと「元

2026-05-04👁 1149💬 9♥ 0

The number of days I wake up due to noise from the neighboring family's lifestyle, such as footsteps at 10 PM at night, is increasing.

賃貸マンション 3 階。最近、上階の家族 (子供 2 人) の生活音で深夜何度も目覚めるようになりました。 23 時すぎに子供が走る、テレビの音が壁越しに聞こ

2026-05-02👁 808💬 16♥ 0

For those from Northeast China, what home-cooked flavors do you remember when spring comes?

東北出身 (大連)、春になると家の食卓の春餅が無性に食べたくなります。薄い小麦皮にネギ、卵、肉炒め、味噌を巻くやつ。他の東北の方、春に思い出す家の味、共

2026-04-24👁 342💬 7♥ 0

Do you know any places where people from Taiwan can gather in the Kansai region?

大阪在住、台湾出身です。関東の台湾人コミュニティーは活発に見えるけど、関西は意外と見つけにくい。何かオフラインの集まりとか食事会あったら参加してみたい。

2026-04-21👁 232💬 3♥ 0

For those from Vietnam, how do you handle Mother's Day gifts?

ベトナムにいる母に毎年母の日 (5 月第 2 日曜) 何か送ってます。去年は越南国際宅急便で食品送ったけど、関税で揉めて。今年は現金送ろうかと考え中。他

2026-04-27👁 66💬 6♥ 0

For those from Korea, did you do anything for Parents' Day (Eomeoninil) in May?

5 月 8 日が어버이날 (両親の日) でした。日本にいるとあの感覚が薄まって、今年は親に電話しただけで、ちょっと罪悪感。他の韓国人の方、日本でこの日ど

2026-04-29👁 170💬 8♥ 0

For those from Shanghai, what do you do when you crave Benbang cuisine?

今日突然、紅焼肉と葱油拌面食べたくなりました。ここ何年か、料理動画見ても物足りない。本物の本帮菜、東京で食べられるところ知ってる方いますか? 店名は伏せて

2026-04-29👁 261💬 3♥ 0

Giving away a double-facing stroller; priority given to those expecting a second child.

コンビメチャカルハンディオート 4 キャス、両対面式。子供 2 人乗り継ぎで 5 年使用、ハンドル部分にスレあり、走行は全く問題なし。第 2 子の予定

2026-04-20👁 234💬 4♥ 0

Rice cooker (5.5 go capacity); the inner pot coating is slightly peeling but still functional.

象印の 5.5 合炊き、4 年使用。内釜の塗装が外側 1 cm くらい剥げてますが、ご飯炊くのに支障なし。蒸気弁も問題なし。気にしない方に 0 円で。

2026-04-22👁 155💬 2♥ 0

Two humidifiers (used for 1 year and 3 years); available only if picked up together.

象印の象印スチーム加湿器 (3 年) + Panasonic ハイブリッド (1 年)。両方とも動作確認済みですが、定期清掃が面倒で使わなくなりました。単品

2026-03-31👁 289💬 2♥ 0

Women's winter clothes (size M), lot of 5 items, all for just 500 yen.

ユニクロ・GU 系の冬コート 1 + ニット 4。M サイズ。洗濯済み、毛玉ある物もあり。1 着ずつだと面倒なのでまとめて 500 円。気に入ったら着て

2026-04-08👁 371💬 2♥ 0

US-layout keyboard for Mac; selling because I'm switching to JIS layout.

Apple Magic Keyboard (テンキーなし) の US 配列。 JIS 派に変えたので不要に。1 年半使用、目立つキー擦れなし。 5000 円

2026-04-10👁 108💬 2♥ 0

Community Forum | 在留大将

Can you file back taxes in Japan if you've never filed before?

Does anyone have a sick leave request letter template for Japanese bosses?

Is it possible to amend a tax return after May 15th?

Should I replace the central air conditioning or just clean it before the rainy season? Is a budget of 80,000 enough?

Inquiry about changing from Specified Skilled Visa Level 1 to Level 2 in 2026.

With the weak yen now, should I buy a new iPhone 17 or make do with a used iPhone 14 for three more years?

My application for renewal under the Technical Intern Training Program has become noticeably rejected since I turned 35.

After living in Japan for five years, I'm only being introduced to matchmaking services that are "foreigners allowed" at marriage consultation agencies.

Why does my Japanese colleague indirectly show concern by asking, "Are you a bit tired?"

The number of days I wake up due to noise from the neighboring family's lifestyle, such as footsteps at 10 PM at night, is increasing.

For those from Northeast China, what home-cooked flavors do you remember when spring comes?

Do you know any places where people from Taiwan can gather in the Kansai region?

For those from Vietnam, how do you handle Mother's Day gifts?

For those from Korea, did you do anything for Parents' Day (Eomeoninil) in May?

For those from Shanghai, what do you do when you crave Benbang cuisine?

Giving away a double-facing stroller; priority given to those expecting a second child.

Rice cooker (5.5 go capacity); the inner pot coating is slightly peeling but still functional.

Two humidifiers (used for 1 year and 3 years); available only if picked up together.

Women's winter clothes (size M), lot of 5 items, all for just 500 yen.

US-layout keyboard for Mac; selling because I'm switching to JIS layout.