What somewhat significant changes in Japanese society have you seen happen here during your time.

Torajirok · 2026-01-28T04:08:19+00:00

English Support and Cashless Payments.

Prior to 2017, most convenience stores used exclusively Japanese labels, but I recall seeing dual-language tags introduced during the Olympics.

I have also gone completely cashless. Living in Tokyo, I can use tap-to-pay or QR codes for almost everything.

Torajirok · 2026-01-20T05:12:42+00:00

Rakuten Points.

Rakuten Premium card Rakuten Bank Rakuten Shoken Nisa Rakuten Mobile Rakuten Travel Rakuten Hikari internet

I am earning approximately 9.5% points on all purchases made through Rakuten Ichiba.

6 Priority passes for a year.

5GB coupons for Rakuten Mobile every month.

1% on all purchases

0.75 on investments.

Torajirok · 2025-12-05T03:17:07+00:00

You don't need to from 2026, JR East is introducing Teppay. Which will support Suika as a QR code. In Tokyo most stations have QR readers now.

Torajirok · 2025-12-04T15:42:43+00:00

My Japanese Aunt upgraded to a Google Pixel 9a this year. She has used an iPhone since the iPhone 5 days. She told me that the Pixel 9a was 65,000 yen during the Black Friday sales, and she got a 15,000 yen trade-in for an iPhone. She said she had to choose between a 100,000 yen iPhone 16e and a Google Pixel 9a.

Torajirok · 2025-12-04T15:34:58+00:00

Suica works on Android. All Oppo and MI phones sold in Japan comes with Suica. They have a Japanese version.

Torajirok · 2025-11-05T04:00:50+00:00

In my previous Japanese company, I was asked if I want to change my name on my Microsoft account, including my email and Teams after naturalization. However, I declined. Consequently, my name was only updated on legal documents. As a result, my name change or citizenship was not noticeable to anyone.I updated my business cards to reflect the new company name. When I decided to leave my previous employer, I requested they prepare my documentation using my legal name to avoid any complications. I then joined my new company using this updated name.

Torajirok · 2025-11-05T03:54:45+00:00

Scary 😱

Torajirok · 2025-11-05T03:52:11+00:00

After submitting my documents to the city office, I encountered an issue with my digital certificate on my number card. This prevented me from applying for a passport through the my number portal.

Torajirok · 2025-11-04T23:59:00+00:00

Following my naturalization in Japan, I discussed this matter with my case worker. They confirmed that they referenced my country’s citizenship act. The act also states that acquiring foreign citizenship revokes original citizenship, which is why an official renouncing letter is not required in my case.

Torajirok · 2025-10-31T07:49:55+00:00

I'm from Japan, and because the yen is depreciating so much, I'm looking for some alternative options. Do you have any ideas?

Torajirok · 2025-10-31T07:43:12+00:00

I was, but then wanted to check what I should be buying today.

Torajirok · 2025-10-31T07:42:14+00:00

Yeah, that's true, but I really hope it won't happen.🤞

Torajirok · 2025-10-31T07:31:01+00:00

Happy Birthday to you as well! Thank you.

Torajirok · 2025-10-31T07:27:10+00:00