“Nerima Shock”: Voters in Tokyo’s Nerima ward just elected a new mayor supported by the Communist and Socialist Parties, defeating the candidate backed by Prime Minister Takaichi & the LDP. https://www.lonelyjapan.com/327923/ “Nerima Shock”: Voters in Tokyo’s Nerima ward just elected a new …

New job complications, visa expiring soon. How do I fix this issue without breaking the bank? https://www.lonelyjapan.com/327927/ I hope this is ok to ask. I really need support right now and you guys seem to…

Japan 10-Year Bond Yield Hits 29-Year High as Oil Surge Fuels Rate Hike Bets https://www.lonelyjapan.com/327916/ Japan 10-Year Bond Yield Hits 29-Year High as Oil Surge Fuels Rate Hike Bets by andix3

Over 70% of Japan highschoolers use AI https://www.lonelyjapan.com/327935/ Over 70% of Japan highschoolers use AI by Kmlevitt

General Discussion Thread – 14 April 2026 https://www.lonelyjapan.com/327937/ Mid-week discussion thread time! Feel free to talk about what's on your mind, new experiences, recommendations, anything really.…

Amazon KDP earnings https://www.lonelyjapan.com/327882/ I just published a book on Kindle Unlimited/Amazon KDP and it's gaining some traction and I expect to…

BOJ policy to boost yen could be an option to curb inflation, minister says https://www.lonelyjapan.com/327836/ BOJ policy to boost yen could be an option to curb inflation, minister says by Turbulent-Tea-2172

Cherry blossom in “Keage-Inkulain(Incline)”,🇯🇵Kyoto. https://www.lonelyjapan.com/327837/ 📸Apr.5th.2026 by Sea-Leadership1747

What’s Japanese you were embarrassed you didn’t know sooner, but shame burned it into your brain? https://www.lonelyjapan.com/327848/ What’s Japanese you were embarrassed you didn’t know sooner, but shame burned it into your brain? by StillStudyingTokyo

Comparing first person pronouns to tv tropes to understand them more. https://www.lonelyjapan.com/327871/ Atashi= Femme fatale/leader of a meangirls bully group High toned Ushi= Valley girl/Popular girl/the passive one in the…

Racism against Kurds reach alarming heights in Japan. A 10 year old boy is suffering PTSD after a middle-aged man tells him “If there were no laws, I’d kill you.” https://www.lonelyjapan.com/327869/ Racism against Kurds reach alarming heights in Japan. A 10 year old boy is suffering PTSD after …

Is this trust worthy? https://www.lonelyjapan.com/327827/ ​ has anyone bought from Thejapanshop before ? bc they have Kanji books and I wanna buy but…

Japan’s Ueda warns $100 oil could crash Asia recovery https://www.lonelyjapan.com/327812/ Japan’s Ueda warns $100 oil could crash Asia recovery by FullRevolution2120

Musician Considering Post-Grad Options https://www.lonelyjapan.com/327683/ Hey folks! I'm currently pursuing a contemporary (jazz and pop) Music degree at a 4 year institution. The…

Sakura Bloomed Gracefully in Japan 🌸🇯🇵 https://www.lonelyjapan.com/327722/ I hope you will love these Sakura pictures. The shots were taken by me in Tokyo and Kyoto…

Toyama city https://www.lonelyjapan.com/327771/ Toyama city by Wonder_Toyama

Looking for beta testers for a language learning app https://www.lonelyjapan.com/327677/ Hey everyone I've been building a language learning app called Conversa that focuses on something most apps skip: actually talking. As a long time language learner I built this for myself as a way to help…

Itinerary Check: First time + 12 days + family of 4 https://www.lonelyjapan.com/327678/ After YEARS of wanting to go to Japan it’s finally happening! Will be visiting at the end of…

Police find body in city of boy missing for 3 weeks in Kyoto | The Asahi Shimbun https://www.lonelyjapan.com/327797/ Police find body in city of boy missing for 3 weeks in Kyoto | The Asahi Shimbun by…

Trip Report – 2 weeks in Nagasaki, Fukuoka and Osaka https://www.lonelyjapan.com/327663/ Yesterday I returned home from my second trip to Japan, this time I was for two weeks in…

Sunset in Shizuoka. https://www.lonelyjapan.com/327664/ Sunset in Shizuoka. by chankhuncha

Language school path with my background https://www.lonelyjapan.com/327662/ My background as follows: 26, with a CPA license in my own country, and experience within the banking…

At Ueno Station, ‘Freedom’ restored https://www.lonelyjapan.com/327642/ At Ueno Station, ‘Freedom’ restored by Sea_Freedom_1139

Are there any good dentists in Osaka https://www.lonelyjapan.com/327641/ Hello, i am coming to Osaka on student visa and i am having active teeth infection in all…

Throwback to Kyoto 2014 sakura season | OC | 2014-04 https://www.lonelyjapan.com/327639/ Moved back to US a couple years ago and I miss living in Japan! by ender_003

I’m curious how people from other cultures see us https://www.lonelyjapan.com/327654/ I’m Japanese, and I’m curious how people from other cultures see us. Are there any habits or cultural…

Springtime in Kanazawa, Takayama and Nagoya with kids 5 and 9 https://www.lonelyjapan.com/327655/ We just got back from a great trip to Japan with our kids (2 adults 2 kids ages…

Weekly discussion and small questions thread https://www.lonelyjapan.com/327632/ In response to user feedback, this is a recurring thread for general discussion about learning Japanese, and for…

i want to start japatalk again but i don’t know what to do https://www.lonelyjapan.com/327619/ i used to go on japatalk a lot. i would take two back to back classes every week…

Flashcard app for speaking practice? https://www.lonelyjapan.com/327603/ I use a bunch of different Japanese learning apps, including Duolingo. Recently on Duo I’ve started occasionally getting…

Summer in Japan, 2022 https://www.lonelyjapan.com/327633/ Pictures were taken from June -August back in 2022 when I was on a working holiday visa. The…

Suntory to offer Roku Gin distillery tour and tasting in Osaka https://www.lonelyjapan.com/327635/ Suntory to offer Roku Gin distillery tour and tasting in Osaka by Mametaro

The thinnest apartment I’ve seen in Tokyo so far https://www.lonelyjapan.com/327584/ The thinnest apartment I’ve seen in Tokyo so far by DontPoopInMyPantsPlz

Ryukyuan and Japanese common origin around kyushu. https://www.lonelyjapan.com/327561/ Intresting thing I found out recently that majority of ancestry that ryukyuan and Japanese people share comes from…

Water taxi ishigaki/Taketomi https://www.lonelyjapan.com/327571/ Hi there, I am travelling to Ishigaki in June. We are staying on Taketomi for a few days.…

What is with all of the apps that have been appearing the last few months? https://www.lonelyjapan.com/327587/ I don't think it's just this subreddit but what is with all of the apps/websites that keep popping…

Most annoying song in the world https://www.lonelyjapan.com/327573/ Often seen in grocery stores near the entranceway. Does anyone know the story with this “song” which plays…

I painted Tsukiji Inner Market https://www.lonelyjapan.com/327588/ One painting, three different lighting conditions. From a photo I took in 2018. by megabulk3000

For advanced learners who have weaned yourselves off of Anki, are there any other ways you still learn vocab deliberately? I mean, past “just immerse, bro”. https://www.lonelyjapan.com/327599/ For the sake of focus, I mean to ask people who — if push came to shove —…

Sense check for my summer plans, 5 days in Okinawa https://www.lonelyjapan.com/327558/ We have 5 days in Okinawa early July. I want access to nice beaches which are not too…

Has the Anti foreigner sentiment changer dating scene or its my age😅 https://www.lonelyjapan.com/327426/ Hi fellow J-lifers I have been in Japan for 15 years now. I have recently turned 40 and…

Weather in the second of May https://www.lonelyjapan.com/327443/ Sarò a Okinawa per le vacanze dal 7 al 14 maggio. È possibile fare il bagno in mare…

Bank of Japan wary of inflation pressure amid war in Middle East https://www.lonelyjapan.com/327431/ Bank of Japan wary of inflation pressure amid war in Middle East by Turbulent-Tea-2172

More women join volunteer fire units despite overall decline https://www.lonelyjapan.com/327427/ More women join volunteer fire units despite overall decline by Turbulent-Tea-2172

Recomendaciones para aprender Japanese/Okinawense – Recommendation for learning Japanese/Okinawan https://www.lonelyjapan.com/327428/ ESPAÑOL: Hola! Un día visitaré a Okinawa para conocer la tierra y cultura de mi difunta abuela y…

Good 24/7 gaming cybercafé ? https://www.lonelyjapan.com/327461/ Hello ! My partner and I are spending the whole year in Japan, and are currently for several…

Exporting a personal vehicle to the U.S. – Experience and Recommendations? https://www.lonelyjapan.com/327390/ Good Evening! I'm currently living in Japan and planning to buy a classic kei truck (Subaru Sambar), use…

Japanese Ambassador warns NZ: Proposed ‘comfort women’ statue could jeopardize diplomatic relations https://www.lonelyjapan.com/327412/ Japanese Ambassador warns NZ: Proposed ‘comfort women’ statue could jeopardize diplomatic relations by SDHCRip

Japan bets ¥632 billion to propel startup Rapidus into global AI chip race https://www.lonelyjapan.com/327415/ Japan bets ¥632 billion to propel startup Rapidus into global AI chip race by Turbulent-Tea-2172

Any Linux users in Okinawa? https://www.lonelyjapan.com/327416/ We've been having Linux User Group meetups monthly (on the 2nd Tuesday) at Rycom 4F food court, generally…