Anna

I went from studying abroad to finding a job here so I could stay and continue to enjoy the food and the sights. I'm an ALT in Tokyo.

I'm craving Twix lol. Anywhere I can get it in Tokyo?

Anna

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I saw it in Precce once! Like a whole bag of the Fun size ones? But I don't remember which Precce...

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Is it offensive to get a tattoo in Japanese?

Anna

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What's the phrase? Also every person will have a different answer...but I kind of understand if it's something that only makes sense in Japanese...

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I have to report my temperature every day at work.

Anna

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I do! And I keep a temperature log for myself anyway. Of course it seems a little late once you have a fever as you were most likely spreading it without knowing it for like two weeks, but it shows wh...

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How long are you all going to wait until traveling?

Anna

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I will probably give up traveling for the rest of the year to be honest. Just going to work makes me nervous.

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I heard the roaches come out in the summer. What can I do to prevent them?

Anna

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You sound so calm! I hate them so much omg. There are traps you can buy, even at the convenience store. There are a few kinds. One is a literal trap. Another is a pesticide that's supposed to kill...

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I heard there was a BLM march in Tokyo yesterday! Is it safe for foreigners to attend?

Anna

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This is all from a friend, but it was a peaceful march which is legal, so there's no reason for you to get in trouble. There were lots of foreigners there! But as a caution, carry your reside...

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Government money for students

Anna

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It seems like you have to apply directly to your school. All the qualifications are listed here.  https://www.mext.go.jp/a_menu/koutou/hutankeigen/mext_00707.html

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How do we apply for the government money?

Anna

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Like the person above said, you can get the paper form. But it's a good idea to get the card for the future since you can use it to pay taxes.

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Do you need a prescription to buy colored contacts?

Anna

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Lucky! It's actually easier to buy if you don't have a presciption! You can just get them anywhere like Don Quixote or the drugstore. If you need a prescription, it's harder because you ha...

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is it hard to find a job right now?

Anna

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There are jobs because a lot of people left the country to go home for the unforseeable future. Coming into Japan might be hard right now though

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