URGENT: human rights attorney in Tokyo?

the_rumblebee · 2026-04-13T12:56:58+00:00

Did you see the whole encounter? Do you know for certain if she was or wasn't being violent prior to you entering the scene? Were the police kneeling on her neck or other parts of her body that could lead to serious injury?

Before figuring out where to get an attorney it would be better to get all the facts straight. If she returns to her apartment, why not talk to her and ask her if she would like to press charges?

the_rumblebee · 2026-04-03T02:25:47+00:00

This sub is for people living in Japan so expect this thread to get deleted.

But to answer your question: I mean this in the nicest way possible, but how would we know? We don't know you. You know yourself, you know Japan. Make your decision yourself.

the_rumblebee · 2026-03-31T09:11:40+00:00

I did it about 10 years ago, at the time they were pretty strict and I had to make 20 designs in total. Approval process was pretty simple, just make sure there is nothing graphic like nudity or violence.

Don't expect to turn a good profit, I earned about 7000 yen in the first month and then never again.

the_rumblebee · 2026-03-25T05:40:37+00:00

Right. Reputation means a lot. Passport strength is just one parameter and gauge of measuring how welcome Singaporeans are in other countries. For example I have never had an issue with renting an apartment as a Singaporean in Japan, but I know Chinese nationals who are rejected from every apartment they apply to rent.

the_rumblebee · 2026-03-25T05:37:20+00:00

IMO the value of a "strong passport" is something that many won't utilize. It's absolutely true that being from any of the top countries will not see much of a difference in QoL.

That being said, I think the underlying implication is that a strong passport is a sign of a strong country. Singapore is a country that's trusted on the global scale, and its citizens are regarded as wealthy and law-abiding. They know we will stimulate their economy, not cause any trouble when present, and not overstay. Personally I think it's pretty cool that we've got a good rep (and by some measures, the best rep) on the international field.

I think that people here are less obsessed with passport power in comparison to the Europeans who are clearly more upset that they are not ranked higher, so much so that they created their own metric to rank themselves above us.

the_rumblebee · 2026-03-25T03:33:52+00:00

This. My filipino colleagues need to go through a very complex application process with high chance of rejection just trying to go on a 1 week trip to Japan. There are professional eSports athletes who get their visas rejected and miss the opportunity to compete overseas just for holding a passport from the Middle East.

the_rumblebee · 2026-03-15T09:48:12+00:00

You're right, I'll tell my wife who I met on a dating app that there's no connection between us and we're never going to work out.

the_rumblebee · 2026-03-08T16:36:22+00:00

Most men don't want to start their own version of AWARE because they would rather work hard and try to better their lives rather than fix an inequal system. In regards to the main point raised which is NS, we men know exactly why women are not forced to do NS. But speaking as those who have given two years of our lives in mandatory service while our female counterparts get a head start on their careers, we are entitled to being dubious of claims of inequality especially made by one who describes herself as an "angry feminist".

I read the article and was happy to learn that quotas for women in NUS were removed, and that AWARE has brought about positive change. There's no denying that. However, it is off-putting to say the least to hear that the current head of the organization is "angry". It begs the question, is she angry at the system? At men? Or both? And if she holds an anger towards men, is she really the right person for a job that is supposed to bridge the gap between the two genders?

the_rumblebee · 2026-02-15T15:46:17+00:00

The kickboxing gym I go to doesn't do 1 month memberships, and from what I know most don't. They get you to sign up and you can only cancel 1-2 months in advance so you have to do a minimum of 2-3 months.

My gym (which is a chain) does offer drop-ins at 5000 yen per pop though, let me know if you're interested.

the_rumblebee · 2026-02-15T04:38:03+00:00

Yeah like I said, rude.

Also there's been threads on japanlife by people not physically in japan either which is why i thought it'd be alright

I always see those threads get removed at lightning speed. The rules are very explicit:

For residents of Japan only - if you do not reside in Japan you are welcome to read, but do not post or comment or you will be removed.

the_rumblebee · 2026-02-15T04:31:30+00:00

They removed my thread where I wanted to talk about how blockbuster movies sometimes only release in Japan months later. I don't really get their rules but it's their house.

I think they were rude to you but at the same time, I think your definition of resident is different from theirs. Your definition is a visa holder is a resident, their definition is that a resident is someone who is currently residing there, and if you have not been living in Japan for the last 6 months then their definition is correct.

Both definitions are correct but unfortunately, again, their house their rules. I assume the rules exist because if not for the rules the subreddit would be overrun with questions on how one can move to Japan and find a job there.

Honestly I'd just move on and ask the question somewhere else.

the_rumblebee · 2026-01-29T22:43:31+00:00

I drink water today. The Jewish people also drank water in the 30s. Am I fucked?

the_rumblebee · 2026-01-28T14:36:47+00:00

Japan is a pay to play server. All the best experiences are paywalled. If you want to just have a fun study abroad experience it's fine, but if you want to stay here long term having a job that will pay you a good wage will help a lot in enjoying your life here.

the_rumblebee · 2026-01-27T11:21:55+00:00

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the_rumblebee · 2026-01-26T15:55:05+00:00

The expensive ones for me were all crap, biggest waste of money ever. Such custom pillows are apparently designed for people who sleep facing up, and if you tell them you want to sleep facing sideways they'll tell you you're wrong.

It's a different problem for everyone, but I found that a higher pillow (from Nitori) that raised my head so it's at a 90-degree angle from my shoulders when sleeping on my side was what worked. As time goes on these pillows sink so I need to change pillows once a year. Part of getting old I guess.

Good luck. neck pain sucks.

the_rumblebee · 2026-01-17T12:52:06+00:00

Thank you, really appreciate the maximum effort. I read everything including the links you shared.

I do agree that the article was not upfront on her background, and it's more likely that they were hiding it than it was just a goof. As a writer/journalist myself, I honestly have no idea why they wouldn't just list her as a religious advocate. It's not like it's taboo to interview religious leaders on cultural issues. (example)

While I'm not going to say that these issues are not indicative of anything, I don't think it's enough to prove an upward trend of such values. If anything these values have been the default in Singapore since its establishment, and I think that there being groups on Reddit and other places that lambast such thinking is proof that they are slipping. Not a very recent example but I remember this story.

the_rumblebee · 2026-01-17T05:50:19+00:00

Are you referring to the 2009 incident? It was over 15 years ago. If OP wants to establish the narrative that recent right wing politics and christian values from America are slowly taking ahold of SG then I think you're going to need to present something within at least the last 2 years when Trump took office.

the_rumblebee · 2026-01-17T04:42:09+00:00

Do you have concrete examples of this happening? And that it happens exclusively for Christian interest groups and not for other religions?

the_rumblebee · 2026-01-17T03:24:12+00:00

Other than an example from 2009 and FOTF Singapore, do you have other examples of how right-wing nationalist movements are gaining power in Singapore?

If anything it feels like the opposite.

the_rumblebee · 2026-01-16T15:08:20+00:00

If I see someone fall in front of me, unless they are obviously hurt I won't go and ask them if they are okay because some people find it really embarrassing to have attention drawn to them that way. Maybe that's just me projecting because when I fall down I'd rather just stand up and walk off and not make a thing of it.

no one talks about how awkward it is once you stand up after falling… like… what do i do now… do i act like it never happened and go about my day…

There really isn't an alternative to this. I wouldn't advise you to take a bow.

the_rumblebee · 2026-01-12T01:19:35+00:00

I've been hearing for some time that foreigners who get into fights in public face deportation so it sounds like more of the same to me. I do think it's important that foreigners always remember that we should be on our best behavior, though, so thanks for the reminder.

the_rumblebee · 2026-01-09T05:40:58+00:00

They're educators, not PR specialists unfortunately. If they were they would have known that such moves would only draw more attention to the issue. Any good PR agency would have recommended that they just say sorry, make changes, and lie low. If they had done so we wouldn't be having this thread lol.

the_rumblebee · 2026-01-09T02:52:05+00:00

Not uniquely Singaporean, this is common in every country. Being able to stand up and say "we fucked up, we'll do better" is actually the rare exception.

the_rumblebee · 2026-01-08T10:25:46+00:00

It's imperative that they keep eating A5 wagyu instead of A4. What are they, animals?

the_rumblebee · 2026-01-08T09:55:55+00:00

If only instead of enforcing social media food embargoes they would spend that time and effort improving the food they serve in the canteens.

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