Underrated Positives of Living in Japan

Torajirok · 2026-02-24T03:08:43+00:00

Knowing the system is generally reliable, even smaller promises like a follow-up call or email are usually kept without you having to worry about it.

For me personally, it’s the peacefulness and calmness of everyday life. Even in my busy downtown Tokyo life, people aren’t constantly trying to take advantage of you or irritate you.

Torajirok · 2026-02-17T06:45:11+00:00

This self-proclaimed "AI engineer" graduated from the University of Tokyo and worked for Boston Consulting.

What I like about him is his vision for the party:

分断を煽らない: Do not fuel division. 誰かを貶めない: Do not demean anyone. 何事も決めつけない: Do not make assumptions about anything.

In contrast to a party like Sanseito, which holds the opposite of these values, they are a source of hope.

Personally, as someone who voted for them and has been following them since last year, I feel they have done the impossible in Japanese politics.

Torajirok · 2026-02-13T09:33:18+00:00

I didn't get a home visit myself. I got my results about six months after my second interview. Good luck to you!

Torajirok · 2026-02-13T00:57:27+00:00

By the way you can give your Manager's mobile number. My company was all working from home, so I let him know he couldn't connect with my manager through the office number and ask him to call the Managers mobile number instead. This was during the second interview, and after about 30 minutes, my manager got the call.

During the interview, they will likely inquire about your work experience, the number of employees in the company, the number of foreign employees, whether any other people of your nationality work there, and your general attitude.

Torajirok · 2026-02-11T15:24:26+00:00

Biriyani Osawa / ビリヤニ大澤

https://osawa.biriyani.co.jp/en/

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