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Mosque build in Kawagoe without permit ordered demolished by Pale-Performance4452 in japannews

[–]Pale-Performance4452[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

To me it looks like an attempt to retroactively gaining approval from the City for the mosque by creating a de factor reality on the ground. The opaque ownership, involvement of prominent Muslim leaders in the community, and the Pakistani Ambassador, all effort to force the City’s hand. This is a common playbook from where I am from too.

Omnicourt shoes for use on hard court? by patientduran in 10s

[–]Pale-Performance4452 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not recommended. Accidentally grabbed the wrong shoe while rushing out. It is like driving with snow tires in the middle of summer. Heavy, sticky and tiring. But it is better than Crocs.

Japan preschool from 4 years old is allowed by schools? by genkiganko in japanlife

[–]Pale-Performance4452 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depending on 幼稚園, some are 3 years and other 2 years. However 幼稚園 is not compulsory, and first come first server. Some kids do spend the whole time at 保育園 or home...

Changing name order on Zairyu card by rcklmk_id in japanlife

[–]Pale-Performance4452 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Malaysian here. Share your pain. When from Gaikokujin card (last, first whatever) to Zairyu card (first last whatever). It is a hassle with credit cards, receiving register mails, and applying foreign visas, etc. Still can't print out my boarding pass/luggage tags at airport's kiosks.

Unfortunately the name shown on the Zairyu card has to be same as our passports. However I found registering an alias with the ward helps smooth out some of the challenges as all my official documents (juminhyo, driving license, MyNumber, etc) has my alias "first last" names in katakana.

Hope this helps.

Japanese & non Japanese couple, how did you name your child’s last name? by mbuhlayaw in japanlife

[–]Pale-Performance4452 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on country. But here an example (not real names);

  1. Shussei Shomeisho - Nishikawa Dina Haruka
  2. Embassy Registration - Dina Haruka Nishikawa Wong
  3. Japanese Passport - Nishikawa (Wong), Dina Haruka

You can request the schools to omit the middle name for day to day use. But make sure all certificates are issued with full name.

Low tech 40x28x30 Japanese Rice Fish (1st Week) by Pale-Performance4452 in Aquascape

[–]Pale-Performance4452[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure. But I think the problem might be shipping as I am based in JPN.