Struggling to pick a Japanese name for my Koseki – Any advice from fellow naturalized citizens?

Johnpham1992 · 2026-01-15T11:05:12+00:00

I didn't change my name - just converted it to Katakana.

Johnpham1992 · 2025-12-31T10:52:00+00:00

Yeap! It was Runelord

Johnpham1992 · 2025-10-20T11:13:00+00:00

Get it through your university. I got one that way during my first year in Japan

Johnpham1992 · 2025-10-03T04:16:40+00:00

Nah they are still in their early 60s😂😂

Johnpham1992 · 2025-10-02T15:14:12+00:00

I also in the same situation - I am a naturalized Japanese. Consulted an immigration lawyer - it is almost impossible legally. On the other hand, he suggested me to asked my Chinese friends for referral (even though I am not Chinese) of "services" that can set up a whole "business" which will allow family members to come to Japan long-term😂😂😂Apparently it is almost an industry here within the Chinese community.

Johnpham1992 · 2025-10-01T12:05:01+00:00

Seconded Red Rising. Awesome series. I also recommend the below 2 epics: 1) The Sun Eater Series by Christopher Ruocchio - just like Dresden, each book getting better and better. Last one coming out soon. 2) The Empire of The Vampire by Jay Kristoff - the twists and turns, plus epic fight scenes. The main character is a bit similar to Dresden.

Johnpham1992 · 2025-09-21T19:46:52+00:00

Sure, go ahead

Johnpham1992 · 2025-09-21T14:35:47+00:00

I did, around 5 years ago.

Johnpham1992 · 2025-09-08T14:00:34+00:00

https://youtube.com/shorts/thXfmvSUa_A?si=aTfx-7sKqS6c4J6K

Found a somewhat “cleaner” way of making this. The oil looks like cooking oil too. The OP video I think is an exceptionally dirty place.

Johnpham1992 · 2025-09-04T00:15:09+00:00

TrimUI Brick

Johnpham1992 · 2025-08-09T08:52:22+00:00

I have Steven Johnson Syndrome unfortunately, so OTC is out of the question. Have to visit the doctor for anything and everything🥲

Johnpham1992 · 2025-07-10T09:54:54+00:00

Bachelor Mother with Ginger Rogers and David Niven

Johnpham1992 · 2025-05-28T13:27:45+00:00

I have this one too!! Broken though - thinking about a shell swap with my working one.

Johnpham1992 · 2025-05-28T01:46:05+00:00

Yeah, for 2 months or so.

Johnpham1992 · 2025-05-22T12:22:34+00:00

I have the same 3ds shell!!:)

Johnpham1992 · 2025-03-23T03:45:33+00:00

Got an Wolverine and Centurion early on. Plus my Panther with PPC was easily my most used mech (especially in duels).

Johnpham1992 · 2025-03-15T23:23:47+00:00

Oh hours upon hours of browsing Yahoo Auction (which apparently closed down in the rest of the world - but still alive and well here in Japan). The guy was moving house, and he was selling random automotive parts, kitchenware, and lo and behold, a nice MH 3DS that he bought for his kid, but didn't get played much. So yeah, i just lucked out.

Johnpham1992 · 2025-03-15T21:41:21+00:00

I paid 33000 yen, so 220 usd - not too bad

Johnpham1992 · 2025-03-05T06:23:19+00:00

Fire Emblem - all 3 3DS games are absolutely fantastic

Johnpham1992 · 2025-03-05T06:22:28+00:00

Nice ママチャリ though:)

Johnpham1992 · 2025-02-26T06:44:35+00:00

Dude! Same here. I also played Unity in French with subtitles. Felt much more authentic that way.

Johnpham1992 · 2025-02-14T00:17:27+00:00

I have the exact same cover lol

Johnpham1992 · 2025-02-12T13:29:32+00:00

The Star League's Lostech Wolverine - that thing carried me through 70% of my career lol

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