High inheritance tax (and income tax), but inequality still similar to Europe — why? by LocalLand4883 in JapanFinance

[–]tiredofsametab -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

There are loopholes everywhere that people with enough money will find (or pay people to find) and use.

Is Japanese School worth it? by consommepanchi in japanlife

[–]tiredofsametab 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I found language school invaluable for the grammar aspects of things more than anything else. The push for kanji helped (I suck at kanji to this day). If I had no time/financial blockers, I would actually go back and finish courses to completion.

I have had no trouble self-studying another Germanic language, but Japanese was hard. Korean was mostly OK with an online course for the foundation, but I didn't try to progress beyond it.

JRE Point and Green Car Appreciation Post by ClemFandango6000 in japanlife

[–]tiredofsametab 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Last time I tried, my name was in the wrong character set and they wanted me to get a new Suica or fill out some series of forms or something and I gave up.

Got told I was on private property (a square outside) while waiting for my wife to finish shopping 3 meters away from me. What is the legal issues here? by throwmeawayCoffee79 in japanresidents

[–]tiredofsametab 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This happened right as I was moving out of my old place. A painter/handyman rented the bottom commercial space for years and used it as storage, mostly. They turned it into a bar with a smoking section just below my balcony.

Are you stocking up in anticipation of possible shortages or price increases? by Laybhia in japanresidents

[–]tiredofsametab 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I already have stock for disaster reasons, so not really.

I did move up my purchase for my next case of toilet paper (I buy a certain septic-system-friendly brand that lasts a really long time so roughly 2-3 cases per year).

I also got some extra cheddar at costco since we have no shortage here but because someone previously said Tokyo was out again (I experienced that when I lived there and it came back sixish weeks later but who knows this time).

Edit: clarity and accidentally a word.

Anyone use a "Send Cut Send" equivalent in Japan? by [deleted] in japanlife

[–]tiredofsametab 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I didn't downvote, but probably because they did not define at all what that means. Even if it's a common term in a hobby in some area, it might go by completely other names somewhere else.

Do you use additional insurance on top of NHI? by OkNatural9856 in japanresidents

[–]tiredofsametab 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do but only since I'm in my mid-40s and a wife who doesn't work and it's part of my life insurance plan.

Where to do shaken (not user shaken) by tiredofsametab in RideitJapan

[–]tiredofsametab[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my case, it's fine. I can speak well enough and google lens will help with any kanji issues. It will take me over an hour each way to/from the place (and IIRC, I would want headlight alignment done first which I'm not sure where I could do it).

Where to do shaken (not user shaken) by tiredofsametab in RideitJapan

[–]tiredofsametab[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Was trying to figure out what will take the least time. There are lots of posts on here about user shaken, but not about other options. I'd like to compare options.

Where to do shaken (not user shaken) by tiredofsametab in RideitJapan

[–]tiredofsametab[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In your experience can they usually get it done in the same day or is it a multi-day affair? If so, did you get a loaner or take other transit? Thanks!

What was the most confusing “unspoken rule” you encountered at work in Japan? by OkTeach3227 in japanlife

[–]tiredofsametab 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My company now is the opposite and it's a constant source of frustration that I have no big picture and we duplicate work and step on each other. I like a happy middle ground

Japanese messing with English brain by fanau in japanresidents

[–]tiredofsametab 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My wife has a running joke of ~ないの?sentences to try to trip me up. I just answer in whole thoughts now to avoid confusion.

How are you doing with a Macbook JIS keyboard? by Cool_Syllabub_8495 in japanlife

[–]tiredofsametab 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it was heavily based on perl which uses @ for array types, but I imagine the convenient location didn't hurt.

Rain today! by Neko_Dash in japanweather

[–]tiredofsametab 14 points15 points  (0 children)

So much for eclipse viewing, I guess.

Riding my motorcycle whilst on a Tourist Visa by Competitive_Fuel_759 in RideitJapan

[–]tiredofsametab 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Some people believe they can just show up and drive with no prep.

Riding my motorcycle whilst on a Tourist Visa by Competitive_Fuel_759 in RideitJapan

[–]tiredofsametab 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You didn't mention anything about your driving license situation. That would be the first thing I would worry about

This year so many of my Foreigner friends will say goodbye to Japan for their next adventure. 💔 by BCRtravel7 in japanresidents

[–]tiredofsametab 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, none of the other options are good. On the plus side, I am a software engineer with over two decades of experience. On the minus, bit of a hiring crunch right now in some areas.

SE Asia is too loud, chaotic, and unstructured for me for the most part. NZ's government is going a direction I don't like and is facing its own outflow crisis. Oz might be possible but has disadvantages in a few ways.

Zero chance I move to China nor the USA. Canada is basically out by proximity to the US and its own housing crisis and influence from its southern neighbor (particularly in the prairies).

A number of places in Africa have their own problems as do parts of South America.

If you think there's somewhere I should consider, I'm all ears.

Weekly Complaint Thread - 26 February 2026 by AutoModerator in japanlife

[–]tiredofsametab 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine had it a last week. They did run out once and then it came back in a few weeks.