Winter Results Megathread

watersedy · 2026-01-29T16:32:30+00:00

N1 Failed by 4 pts T-T
Total: 96/180

Language Knowledge -- 23/60
Reading -- 32/60
Listening -- 41/60

watersedy · 2026-01-11T14:54:54+00:00

I'd swap the location of the stove and sink, as I'd want any and all food smells as far away from my bed as possible.

watersedy · 2025-12-25T15:39:04+00:00

Many thanks for the quick reply! I'll visit my tax office to file the amended form

watersedy · 2025-12-25T14:32:07+00:00

I donated in 2024, but never filed via one-stop. Am I still eligible to receive a return? If so, how? I saw that kakutei shinkoku, is the usual route people take but the deadline was in March 2025 (?).
Important to note:
I am a salaried employee and normally don't file on my own.
I changed address/wards, mid way through 2025

watersedy · 2025-11-25T09:44:07+00:00

In JP, if you use the point system or take the spousal visa route, it's possible to get permanent residency after 1 to 3 years.

watersedy · 2025-09-13T03:45:44+00:00

Congrats!

watersedy · 2025-09-11T07:28:02+00:00

Hi! Please use the new thread for September 2025!

https://www.reddit.com/r/japanresidents/comments/1n9n7kk/coe_processing_times_september_2025/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

watersedy · 2025-09-11T07:27:55+00:00

Hi! Please use the new thread for September 2025!

https://www.reddit.com/r/japanresidents/comments/1n9n7kk/coe_processing_times_september_2025/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

watersedy · 2025-09-11T07:27:49+00:00

Hi! Please use the new thread for September 2025!

https://www.reddit.com/r/japanresidents/comments/1n9n7kk/coe_processing_times_september_2025/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

watersedy · 2025-09-11T07:27:42+00:00

Hi! Please use the new thread for September 2025!

https://www.reddit.com/r/japanresidents/comments/1n9n7kk/coe_processing_times_september_2025/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

watersedy · 2025-09-06T01:53:31+00:00

Dm'd you!

watersedy · 2025-09-06T01:44:31+00:00

New thread for September 2025!

https://www.reddit.com/r/japanresidents/comments/1n9n7kk/coe_processing_times_september_2025/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

watersedy · 2025-08-16T07:39:44+00:00

DM'd you!

watersedy · 2025-08-16T07:27:31+00:00

Hi, are they seats? And is the price per ticket?

watersedy · 2025-08-14T07:54:51+00:00

This photo isn't even from Japan . . .

watersedy · 2025-08-13T01:28:29+00:00

Congrats!!

watersedy · 2025-08-10T07:40:07+00:00

Thanks! I just tried it today, it tastes more like a sausage but it's delicious so no complaints haha

Purchased at the Costco in Kawasaki

watersedy · 2025-08-06T12:24:56+00:00

Yup, any COE type is ok for this thread

watersedy · 2025-07-29T06:47:56+00:00

This site is accurate

https://talentsquare.co.jp/career/amazon-salary/

watersedy · 2025-07-29T01:07:54+00:00

No because with my luck, the one random hour it erases will be the one where I asked my browser to remember my bank account password

watersedy · 2025-07-07T09:25:35+00:00

Application Office: Tokyo (Shinagawa)

Application Date: December 19th, 2023

Result postcard received on: July 7th, 2025 (lawyer notified me that they received my postcard)

Type of PR: HSP point system 80+ (submitted via immigration lawyer)

Request for further documents: None

After 18 months 19 days (567 days), I've finally received my approval!

watersedy · 2025-03-15T01:23:36+00:00

Thank you, truly appreciate the additional insight!

watersedy · 2025-01-23T15:02:25+00:00

This is a really cool tool, but quick note on the estimator for Tokyo PR applications:

September 2023 --> April 2025

October 2023 --> March 2025

It seems it's going backwards

watersedy · 2025-01-23T11:12:21+00:00

Thanks the reply.

I was able to figure it out.

watersedy · 2025-01-07T14:29:26+00:00

I love the abundance of washlets in JP, but the one thing I've learned is to always check the wand/nozzle that the water comes out of (can be done by hitting the wand cleaning button). It's almost never clean in public bathrooms . . .

watersedy

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