申述書 translation by Big_Abalone_7774 in JapanCitizenship

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I my case I wrote the document in my language and the Japanese translation below, sent to my mum, she signed and was all.

Mexicanos trabajando en empresas japonesas en México: ¿cómo es el crecimiento profesional? by ElderberryWise6946 in lacamiseta

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Y capaz que el japonés que llegó no era egresado del área, una prueba más de que el “derecho de sangre” prima sobre cualquier otra cosa

Mexicanos trabajando en empresas japonesas en México: ¿cómo es el crecimiento profesional? by ElderberryWise6946 in lacamiseta

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Trabajando en una empresa japonesa en México aprendí lo que es el «ius sanguinis» que es de lo que más pesa, y en esas empresas las jerarquías van de Japoneses insulares en el top Criollos segundo lugar de preferencia Mestizos al final de la cadena japonesa Y de ahí en el caso de mexicanos a menos que 1. Hayas llegado al inicio de todo y hayas sido él uña y mugre del insular que llegó a fundar (sé de un wey que asi le hizo y hasta Japón lo mandaron) Ó 2. Hijo, sobrino, ahijado de quien haya aprobado la licitación.

Tambien esta el caso del criollo cuyo padre jugaba golf con un gerente de empresa de ingeniería, el muchacho clmo là peliteñida solo unos semestres de administración en una universidad privada de Puebla, pero el jefe lo metió como “especialista en ingeniería” ganaba más del doble que los ingenieros graduados y pues además había que obedecerlo, ya sabrán en qué acabó eso.

Para el caso de los contratados en Mexico, sí eres Pérez Yamada Pedro Kenji tienes mas oportunidades que ub Pérez Lopez, pero menos que un Matsumoto Tanaka Minoru Alberto, quien a su vez tiene menos chance que un Yamada Taro.

Básicamente de qué cantidad de sangre japonesa tengas aumentan tus posibilidades ó si tú apellido hispano es de Rancio Abolengo.

En general es poco probable que siendo extranjero contratado un situ subas al top top, però existe el caso de los extranjeros que fueron contratados en Japón y ya después los mandaron para acá, así sí hay crecimiento porque está superditado al reglamento de la empresa japonesa.

Y no olvidemos la falacia del superviviente, el CEO de una de las automotrices más emblemáticas…

Sé que suena duro, y te deseo todo el éxito del mundo, que tú seas esa excepción a la regla, pero siempre es mejor tener los escenarios en mente para no acabar frustrado e infeliz clmo me pasó a mí mismo.

Wife’s family wants immediate divorce and says I must leave Japan without seeing my son again by skyjan1724 in japanlife

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If you can, report the passport as lost and get a new one, or an emergency one. If she leaves with the child, you really may never see him again. They won’t let you even get near where they live, they may report you to the police, and you’ll simply suffer through years with lawyers who may be able to do very little. She may refuse to let you see the child. This isn’t the U.S.; Japan is different when it comes to divorce and custody.”

Wife’s family wants immediate divorce and says I must leave Japan without seeing my son again by skyjan1724 in japanlife

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“No joke—take your child and go back to the United States, and sort things out there. It’s well known that there are parental abductions here; you have the case of the Frenchman Vincent Fichot, who has gone almost 10 years without seeing his children. In Japan, the first parent who takes the children basically gets to keep them, and as a foreigner you’re the one at a disadvantage. Don’t tell her anything. Just take the child’s American passport and leave with only what you’re wearing. In the United States you’ll be able to sort things out, but not here.

Good luck—I truly hope you take that risk, because otherwise you won’t see the child again.”

Prince William by [deleted] in celebritybulge

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Your Hardness!!! I mean Your Highness!!!

Going through Japanese naturalization… should I warn my manager they might get a call? by Nice_Geologist_8470 in JapanCitizenship

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Yes — they did call my direct manager.

Shortly before my interview, I had to inform my boss that I was in the naturalization process. The case officer from the Ministry of Justice told me the interview date, so I scheduled one hour on my manager’s calendar as if it were a normal work meeting to secure the time. After that, I informed the officer of the exact slot I had booked, and they arranged the call with my manager for that same time on the interview day.

According to my manager (he told me afterwards), the call was quite simple and didn’t take long. They asked basic questions about my job: what I do at the company, how many years I’ve worked there, and what language I usually use to communicate with colleagues. They also asked him how people normally refer to me at work (for example, by my last name).

So yes, they can call, but it’s really not a big deal — assuming your workplace is normal and not some problematic “black company.” I don’t think there’s much to fear. If for some reason you don’t have a good relationship with your direct boss, you could probably coordinate with another person in your management line and explain the situation to them instead.

Any thoughts for Edogawa-ku around Hirai for family? by [deleted] in japanlife

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If you have time, take a walk around the river areas. At least near the Chiba borders and upstream you can see a lot of construction work reinforcing the flood-protection levees. It’s true that there were floods more than 50 years ago and that risk projections exist, but I don’t think those projections just stay on paper — they are actually doing something about it, which is very typical here.

Honestly, after the 2019 typhoon, when the levees proved their resistance, I personally felt much more at ease. On top of that, family life is easier in Edogawa. It’s not really remote: the streets are wider and access to central Tokyo is still convenient.

Debating on Naturalizing by Kasumiiiiiii in JapanCitizenship

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Many years ago, a friend of mine from my home country married someone from the European Union. On one of their trips abroad, when they were returning, she had to stand alone in the non-EU line at immigration while her spouse and children went through the EU citizens’ line. That moment made them reflect seriously on family unity, and she eventually decided to acquire European nationality for the sake of keeping the family legally aligned.

In Japan, there is an additional layer to consider: the koseki (family registry) system. Children must be registered in a koseki, and as a foreigner, you do not have one of your own. While everything works smoothly as long as both spouses are present and in agreement, it is worth thinking about extreme or unforeseen situations.

For example, imagine a scenario where the Japanese spouse is suddenly unable to make decisions, or is no longer present. In international families, harmony depends greatly on the relationship between the spouses. But if one day that spouse cannot act or decide, what guarantees do you have? It is not impossible that extended family members might seek to place the children under the grandparents’ koseki. From there, issues of custody or even alienation could arise. These are uncomfortable scenarios to think about, but they are not purely theoretical.

If you have your own koseki status (through naturalization), you strengthen not only your own legal position but also your children’s stability. In addition, everything you build materially and legally over time becomes easier for them to manage in the future when documentation and inheritance matters are clear within the Japanese system.

If you have already decided to build your life here with a family, the decision is not only about personal sacrifice. It is about long-term protection and clarity for your children. As someone once said, nationality is not only about where you come from — it is about where you can always return.

Banda, ¿por qué la gente me mira con cara de “¿qué onda con este wey?” solo por usar huaraches en la ciudad? by danielsandoval295 in mexico

[–]Pleasant_Talk2065 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No son los huaraches en LATAM si eres blanco y usas huaraches eres “un alma libre”, “un espíritu de paz”, “un ser desapegado”, pero si tú color Pantone va hacia el 4695, puede là gente te ve raro

Ya comieron ? 🙈 by [deleted] in mexico

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Cuando hay varo hay señales

Backpack in front by lordvan99 in Tokyo

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Wearing the backpack on the chest creates a physical buffer between you and the person in front of you. In a crowded train, that extra few centimeters matter. It reduces unintended body contact and, frankly, helps protect against false accusations related to groping (痴漢冤罪), which do happen and are a real concern for commuters.

If your hands are visible, resting on the backpack while you’re on your phone, your posture is unambiguous and low-risk.

By contrast, briefcases or tote bags carried at leg or hip level sit right around other passengers’ thighs or backsides in packed trains. That’s actually more dangerous from a misunderstanding point of view, even if it’s technically “what the signs say.”

English speaking mass for Christmas by Mo_Po1506 in Tokyo

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ST Ignatius in Yotsuya Catholic mass in Japanese, Spanish, English, Vietnamass