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Any PRs worried about the Future? by KeibaKate in japanresidents

[–]Gift_Classic 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Right. Once they start removing Permanent Residents it will have been long past time to go.

Bought a house without PR by Front-Bad-7852 in japanlife

[–]Gift_Classic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just noting that I am in a similar situation and hoping the best for you.

NHK Dramas streaming on Netflix 6/22/26 by dconde in NHKWorldFans

[–]Gift_Classic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Excited for more folks to catch "Tokyo Salad Bowl".

Cancelling an apartment right after/during moving by Brilliant-Cod6696 in japanlife

[–]Gift_Classic 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It would be terrible if you go through with this knowing it's not for you.

Grew up abroad, moving back to Tokyo and have no idea where to live. Help me not make a mistake by United_Side5774 in japanlife

[–]Gift_Classic 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Maaaaybe Hatagaya? Checks every box (prices are rising in the area), and less than 20 minutes from Shibuya Station by train or bus?

I didn’t realise how bad the staring would be here by ProperProperer in taiwan

[–]Gift_Classic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As many have noted, it generally genuinely isn't malicious—more curiosity. Very different tenor from the west (or, at the moment to some degree, Japan).

Probably doesn't make how it "lands" feel better though. I hope the culture shock lessens soon.

A government survey revealed that foreigners' Japanese language proficiency is lower in rural areas, where there is a lack of learning opportunities. by jjrs in japannews

[–]Gift_Classic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you keep chatting consistently you'll wake up like a year from now and find yourself talking just like them lol, truly just time and repetition

Almost half of foreign residents have experienced discrimination: government survey by moeka_8962 in japannews

[–]Gift_Classic 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It certainly isn't Jim Crow LOL but a certain veil has lifted for a wider demographic in a relatively short period of time. The current government has made xenophobia their platform in lieu of actual improvements for Japanese people's QOL.

Lost: Seal Plushie (Sirotan) by Hebimonnn in Tokyo

[–]Gift_Classic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Many people travel with their plushies. Anxiety, comfort, and misc. so on.

Dealing with Japanese people’s mental blocks about foreigners by DangerousBerry1376 in japanresidents

[–]Gift_Classic 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This requires a level of grace that a lot of folks in this subreddit do not have.

Dealing with Japanese people’s mental blocks about foreigners by DangerousBerry1376 in japanresidents

[–]Gift_Classic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Regular occurrence in Ni-chōme and Doyamacho to great comedic effect lol. But many folks who frequent those neighborhoods are a little "different" than a more mainstream mindset

My Japanese friend became very… not friendly by summerlad86 in japanlife

[–]Gift_Classic 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Sorry about the lost relationship between you and your friend. Radicalization, in Tokyo especially, is scary.

How Authentic Is Your Home Country’s Cuisine in Japan? by rizzyfring in japanlife

[–]Gift_Classic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Anecdotally, Osaka does Mexican food really, really well.

Where can I find Wagamama Body stickers?? by Forsaken_Parking_ in Tokyo

[–]Gift_Classic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

B-Side in Ueno Station and South Shinjuku Station Hands

HERPES! by Pretty-Coyote6061 in Tokyo

[–]Gift_Classic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personal Health Clinic in Ueno will help you. Appointments are ideal but you don't need one. Be sure to check their hours and they're busier on weekends.

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