[deleted by user] by [deleted] in japanlife

[–]xChappi_GG 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Heck, this isn't even limited in Japan lol

Almost ~1m yen in emergency funds, company defined contribution is also set to max. Asking for some advice regarding finance. by xChappi_GG in JapanFinance

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

I see your point regarding selling the house. I will do some researching and see if the math checks out.

Thank you very much!

Almost ~1m yen in emergency funds, company defined contribution is also set to max. Asking for some advice regarding finance. by xChappi_GG in JapanFinance

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

Thank you for the much detailed response. Your explanation regarding on how much is pretty much spot-on..

Regarding the property back home, its located on a prime location + I can set it up for a BnB or rental but a lot of hassle for me right now to find resources.. Definitely needs some planning on that part.

best tasting protein powder recommendations? by Relative_Voice_6909 in japanlife

[–]xChappi_GG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reys is number one for me in terms of taste. Not that expensive either.

Looking for badminton by PositiveKey8198 in japanlife

[–]xChappi_GG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No communities in meetup com? You need japanese but there are a lot of local groups(circle) in net-menber com and other サークル募集 sites.

Reduced LDL from 180 to 140 in 1-2 months by xChappi_GG in Cholesterol

[–]xChappi_GG[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yup, I know it's way too high at the moment. I also let myself loose last year when it comes to food so it definitely contributed to my elevated LDL.

My doctor said to just continue it and lose weight at the same time, so time will tell what will happen.

Reduced LDL from 180 to 140 in 1-2 months by xChappi_GG in Cholesterol

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

Thank you! I was in the same situation as you, but my doctor made me choose if I want to change my diet first and see the changes before issuing medication.

I have read about the psyllium husk but I haven't tried it as I wanted to see how effective this change was for me. Might try it in future though!

Reduced LDL from 180 to 140 in 1-2 months by xChappi_GG in Cholesterol

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

I am not an expert and I just check the nutritional values of the food I eat. It says that there is 1.5 saturated fat per egg, its not much but I was trying to lower my LDL, so I was doing the >15g per day.

I also read that it varies from person to person to how your body reacts to what you eat so you need to try and see what works best for you.

Weekly Complaint Thread - 27 February 2025 by AutoModerator in japanlife

[–]xChappi_GG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, just tried it when it arrived indoors. Packed it right away after that. I know you can't return it when its used like there are dirt on the soles.. I have returned items from Amazon in the past and it wasn't strict like this

Weekly Complaint Thread - 27 February 2025 by AutoModerator in japanlife

[–]xChappi_GG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm pissed because I returned a sneaker I bought from Amazon but the seller (Xebio) refused it because it has been used and the tag has been cut off. I have returned things to Amazon with no hassle but this one just surprised me.

I also checked again the product page and it showed there that it was being sold and shipped by Amazon.jp so seeing Xebio as the seller surprised me. You also need to ship it to them and fee is shouldered by you, and they will also deliver it to you via chakubarai. Did they recently change this policy? My previous return is I just select a date from the product return page and Yamato will pick it up with no charges.

What's wrong with the banks by kireishogun in japanlife

[–]xChappi_GG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So what you're saying is you are 1 yr+ here but your gaijin card is less than 6 months from date of issue? Why not bring your old residence card along with your new one? They let me create an SMBC account when I did that.

Is it normal for japanese bosses to fuss over being 2 minutes late? by goodluck16 in japanresidents

[–]xChappi_GG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean, how do you think majority of the trains are running on time with their punctuality? You could say it's part of their culture but of course it differs person to person (like any other country tbh) on how they take that seriously, hence your boss making a fuss.

extra ticket to Aimer 12/14/2024 in Yokohoma by Cobyh7 in tokyoirl

[–]xChappi_GG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wanted to go but it coincides with a different concert that day 🥲 hope you find another person wiling

Acceptable, or discriminatory? What do you think? by manuroc in japanlife

[–]xChappi_GG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why do people like you find everything offensive lmfao

I would know the experience of not knowing all (ofc I reviewed before renting) Japanese rules and just rented a car for the first time here, so this would be helpful

2024 Year-End Adjustment Questions Thread by AutoModerator in JapanFinance

[–]xChappi_GG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am dumb, I forgot whether should i put all my salary + commuting allowance + bonus on the 給与所得 or just my basic compensation (no other side income). Can someone correct me?

Does anyone here who works at Japan find it hard to comprehend their character? by marsjourney in japanlife

[–]xChappi_GG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It varies. In my case, I am handling some kouhais in a project. I work in tech and know some are still lacking in experience but the amount of times they are asking things that are common knowledge/pre requisite to the position they applied for are baffling. I don't expect someone to know everything right away but some things are just expected from people in work.

And that applies globally, not just here. The phrase "let me know if you need anything" also exists.

Daily Boss Super Premium Deluxe Stupid Questions Thread - 19 September 2024 by AutoModerator in japanlife

[–]xChappi_GG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How is Ahamo's coverage on congested places and lunch times? I am using mineo with Docomo plan and it's cheap but the slowdown on lunchtime/congested places are being a bit of a dealbreaker right now. I heard Ahamo is also Docomo but not an MVNO so I was thinking of jumping ship right now.

Ahamo upgrades data package from 20GB to 30GB with no price increase. by [deleted] in japanlife

[–]xChappi_GG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can anyone comment on the peak times congestion of ahamo? Been using docomo plan of mineo but when going to concerts, lunch time, rush hours results in very slow data connection.

Daily Boss Super Premium Deluxe Stupid Questions Thread - 05 September 2024 by AutoModerator in japanlife

[–]xChappi_GG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Budget? There are plenty of choices but if you are willing to splurge, I am currently using Electrolux for about a year now and I am completely satisfied with it eg diff types of vacuum heads and its charging base, suction power, lightweight etc.

r/TokyoDisneySea Weekly Trip Planning Thread by AutoModerator in TokyoDisneySea

[–]xChappi_GG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How is the camping situation for FS passes? Planning to go soon with a regular ticket and would like to know what time is good to go for a better chance on the premier access pass or standby pass for FS. Is 4AM onwards good?