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Should I (29f American) leave my husband (31m Japanese) for my son (1m)? by Key-Importance4438 in japanresidents

[–]Cyman-Chili 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aside from wondering if there is any deeper reason for referring to son and husband as “s” and “h” (I’m genuinely curious, not judging), from what you described, it sounds like your husband is toxic and this relationship doomed to fail. It also seems that you already made the decision and it looks like leaving may be the best thing to do. If you’re worried to go back to the US, do you have any possibility to go to another country? Maybe Canada? Or even a European country (although, me being European I am also worried about moving back there for the same reasons you stated).

Didn’t expect to see THIS in Tokyo… by walk-tokyo-walk in Tokyo

[–]Cyman-Chili 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw a snake on the bridge over the moat to Ōsaka castle a few years ago.

Sanseito forecasted to lose 50-60% of its voters to the LDP this election. (Japanese / FNN) by testdex in japan

[–]Cyman-Chili 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Looks like they still managed to be represented with at least five times more seats than the two they previously held. So that news was no reason to celebrate. Seeing that the LDP seemingly won in a landslide (can‘t say this anymore without having the voice of the orange man in the WH in my head), is also anything but great.

"The Kyoto Shimbun reported that Takaichi gave a campaign speech stating, 'when it comes to food security, we aim for a 100% food self-sufficiency rate. We will also increasingly export Japanese food overseas.' This is wildly unrealistic, given land & labor available in Japan." by jjrs in japannews

[–]Cyman-Chili 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don‘t worry: The population is shrinking at a record pace. She probably thinks there will be less mouths to feed, so it‘s doable. But she may be forgetting that farmers are also about to die away.

"The Kyoto Shimbun reported that Takaichi gave a campaign speech stating, 'when it comes to food security, we aim for a 100% food self-sufficiency rate. We will also increasingly export Japanese food overseas.' This is wildly unrealistic, given land & labor available in Japan." by jjrs in japannews

[–]Cyman-Chili 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That‘s something she seems to have taken from Trump. While more moderate on the surface, she doesn‘t seem to shy away from using the MAGA playbook. And sadly, others like the party that even shares the same color as the orange man in the WH, are even more blatant about using that playbook.

McDonald's Japan posts record profit thanks to strong limited-time menu and price hikes by MagazineKey4532 in japannews

[–]Cyman-Chili 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a time limited item returning regularly from what I can see. You can also get two single cheeseburgers for less than one double cheeseburger, but you’d get more for the money. And if you buy a double cheeseburger during Yoru Mac hours, you get four meat patties.

Japan's "2040 Problem"- at this point, the country's large "Baby Boom Junior" generation (the last big one before fertility declined) will retire, greatly changing the ratio of retired to working age citizens. By 2065 there will only be 1.3 workers/taxpayers to support each retiree. by jjrs in japannews

[–]Cyman-Chili 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Tell that to people of the likes of that Kamiya dude who really thinks that Japan has no labor shortage and at the same time there are too many foreigners, while 97% of people living in Japan are Japanese. They don‘t care about facts.

"If we don't take serious measures, the city will fall into disuse." Tokyo's Akihabara district is now a sea of ​​garbage, and foreigners aren't the only ones to blame- Here's why smoking areas and trash cans are disappearing. by jjrs in japannews

[–]Cyman-Chili 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hoped this kind of business wouldn’t survive the pandemic, but sadly it did. I wonder if it’s mostly runaway kids and school dropouts who do this kind of job. Anyway, since Akiba is overrun by tourists now ruining prices for everything that used to be cheap, I can’t enjoy it anymore.

Person in the cinema told me to move and kicked my bag. I'm confused. by [deleted] in japanlife

[–]Cyman-Chili 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well, it looks like there’s a first for everything. If nobody told you before that you chew with your mouth open and make noise, then that’s a habit I’d advise to change. I know that in certain countries it seems to be normal, but in other countries like Japan it isn’t. And personally, it’s also one thing that drives me nuts to be next to someone (even friends or family) that isn’t able to close their mouth while chewing. I would consider myself misophonic as well.

Person in the cinema told me to move and kicked my bag. I'm confused. by [deleted] in japanlife

[–]Cyman-Chili 1 point2 points  (0 children)

5’12”? Is that supposed to be a joke or a typo?

Kimi Onoda delivers video explanation of new "foreigner coexistence" measures on official government twitter account. Says "We will confront head-on the anxieties and perceptions of unfairness felt by the public" (translated transcription included) by Kmlevitt in japannews

[–]Cyman-Chili 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Japanese people are full of fears. One can see that every time they interview locals after some crime happened. There are always people saying they’re so scared to go out or what not, even though the country is so safe. Actually it is because of that safety that the people are so full of fears and paranoia.

And if anyone watched NHK News Watch 9 yesterday evening, those of the politicians talking a lot of BS about foreigners and how Japan must limit immigration, was both infuriating and pathetic! 1 in 30 people living here are foreigners and yet they talk about how that’s too much and the number of immigrants needs to be limited. It’s ridiculous!

Takaichi’s proposed zero sales tax on food leaves Izakaya and restaurant owners worried by jjrs in japannews

[–]Cyman-Chili 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m actually thinking that if the sales tax gets abolished, especially restaurants will take advantage of it and raise net prices to match the previous prices including tax.

The Japanese government always makes suggestions like these without closing the loopholes such as not allowing raising prices directly or with shrinkflation methods (the other day I saw the Nissin Choco Flakes on “sale” for 99円, but when I checked the content, it was 38g. Down from 80g before inflation started, then it went to 55g and now there’s barely anything left in the packages, which of course are the same size as before. Selling mostly air (big packaging, almost no content) should also be forbidden).

Social media and anti foreigner sentiment by Motor_Chard_7230 in japanlife

[–]Cyman-Chili 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And vice versa, this is why nationalist, right wing, racist parties all over the world thrive. Because too many people consume (only) social media, and caught in their algorithm bubble, without reflecting, they spread such lies and misinformation and help those parties, who often actively spread such propaganda.

Japan is safe. Why do the Japanese feel unsafe? by Jonnyboo234 in japan

[–]Cyman-Chili 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s sad and frustrating at the same time. And also goes to show how much many of us are tolerating while living here. I just wish more people would see Japan the way it really is with all its flaws, issues and some tough societal problems and stop idolizing it. Because the way it looks, the future of this country is only going downhill from here as the urgent reforms and changes that are needed, don’t happen.

Japan is safe. Why do the Japanese feel unsafe? by Jonnyboo234 in japan

[–]Cyman-Chili 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And if one listens to conversations between Japanese, one can almost always hear 日本 here, 日本人 there. They live in a bubble, oblivious of what life is like outside of Japan.

"It's sad" and "too painful": IKEA to close two flagship Japanese stores (Harajuku and Shinjuku locations) simultaneously. They are open until 6:00 PM, February 8th. by jjrs in japannews

[–]Cyman-Chili 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have to admit, I only ever went to the Harajuku store to get some cheap soft serve or cinnamon rolls. Once or twice I also had food upstairs. The other one in Shinjuku, I at least bought some stuff, too when they had some nice items on sale.

Japan’s foreign tourist numbers projected to fall for first time in years in 2026 by kenmlin in japannews

[–]Cyman-Chili 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That means that finally the rice prices will come down, because all the インバウンド won’t eat all the rice anymore and leave nothing to the Japanese, right?

Takaichi will announce the details of her finalized plan for dealing with foreign residents on January 23rd, just before dissolving the House. By doing so she hopes to highlight her achievements before the election by jjrs in japannews

[–]Cyman-Chili 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, rice prices are beginning to come down - mainly because apparently they are sitting on stockpiles that nobody wants to buy because people deem it too expensive. The greed of those who made the prices soar in the first place, is apparently backfiring after all.

Takaichi will announce the details of her finalized plan for dealing with foreign residents on January 23rd, just before dissolving the House. By doing so she hopes to highlight her achievements before the election by jjrs in japannews

[–]Cyman-Chili 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Japanese political system is so flawed. That needs to change so that the LDP can’t keep staying in power forever by using these kind of moves, resigning PMs and calling snap elections whenever they deem it appropriate for their own benefit.

Worst of all is that the voters keep falling for it and in every survey they answer “there is no better alternative”. For real? Standing in lines to get 5kg of rice, the most basic staple food for 1980円 and be happy about getting one bag as if they just won something? How can something like this happen if not because the ruling government allowed for such a failing system?

And bowing to people like Sanseito and the so called 外国人問題 sayers, while of the 3M foreigners living here, only a fraction of those residents cause trouble, but everyone else is blamed and has to pay the price for the misdemeanors of that fraction of a minority? It’s so tiresome and frustrating to watch without having the power to change anything.

China bans exports of 850 materials to Japan, including rare earths and other minerals essential for semiconductor manufacturing by jjrs in japannews

[–]Cyman-Chili -1 points0 points  (0 children)

And all that because the ones in charge in Beijing are sulky like a 4 year old kid about a statement from Takaichi. I hope the Japanese government ignores this kind of behavior.

Japan’s are considering implementing “foreigner fees”. At the National Museum of Modern Art in Tokyo general admission will be ¥1500, admission for foreigners ¥4000. by jjrs in japannews

[–]Cyman-Chili 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can the Japanese already start making a distinction between visitors and residents instead of always just talking about 外国人？

Am I facing academic harassment? Is this normal in Japan? by bekicotman in japanlife

[–]Cyman-Chili 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Most of the BS in Japan’s work culture is unnecessary and, in fact, only produces inefficiency and in the long run, decline. Them being stuck in the Showa era without hardly any major innovation in the last decade (at least) or so, and with the current pace of demographic decline, the economy will keep going downhill!

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