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What's the requirement to reenter the country right now?

Rakesh

IN

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JP

1 day ago

My friend went back to her country and is panicking.

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Alex

CA

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JP

9 hours ago

I only know what we got as students but they told us we have to fulfill all of the following 1. have a valid visa already 2. have a special reentry permit and 3. left the country before travel restric...

Is it offensive to get a tattoo in Japanese?

Logan

AU

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AU

5 days ago

I'm not Japanese but I have this phrase that I really like

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Anna

US

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JP

3 days ago

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...

How can I meet my idols?

Tay-chan

CA

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CA

25/04/2020

I always hear about handshake events but how do I get in?

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Joy B.

PH

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JP

26/04/2020

I'm not sure which idols you're talking about, since not all of them offer handshake events, but buying their single that includes the handshake event ticket is the easiest. Or buying a photob...

Is it weird to hug your Japanese friends?

Lily Evans

GB

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GB

10/04/2020

I wasn't going to see a friend for a while and I moved in to hug her goodbye and she was so surprised. We both laughed but I was wondering if I offended her.

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Emma P.

GB

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JP

11/04/2020

I don't think you offended her, but it's not really a custom to hug in Japan. But if you explain that it's your custom, good friends might be open to it.

Are people really skinny in Japan?

Christine

AU

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AU

24/03/2020

I heard people are generally very thin and I'm worried about standing out if I go

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Joy B.

PH

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JP

25/03/2020

Many people are thin. It's often attributed to their diet and smaller body frames...but there are definitely people who are not small or thin. Sometimes it's hard to find clothes in my si...

I have Japanese relatives. Can I get a family visa?

mochimichelle

US

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US

28/02/2020

If yes, what's the process like?

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Anna

US

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JP

29/02/2020

It's a lot of paperwork. My friend did it, and she said she had to get proof of her relative's Japanese citizenship like Koseki, birth certificate, marriage certificate, proof of residence etc...

I'm confused. I saw cute characters everywhere. What are they for?

Sarah Squad

IE

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IE

26/02/2020

Like on posters in the station, in shops, in offices?

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Joy B.

PH

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JP

27/02/2020

Hmm I'm wondering if you're talking about yurukyara (mascots?) They're everywhere! Lots of companies, cities, government offices have them. They're to promote a friendly image to the p...

I wanna buy shoes. Are they gonna have my size?

Mr. Stark

US

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US

25/02/2020

They have these Japan-exclusive editions coming out but I'm worried because my feet are huge

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Alex

CA

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JP

26/02/2020

Can you order them online? You can check if they have it in your size there. But I know a lot of foreigners have a hard time finding shoes in their size if their feet are on the bigger side.

Do we have to take our shoes off everywhere?

Harry

NZ

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NZ

23/02/2020

I heard Japanese people take off their shoes when they go inside a building. I'm going to be doing a lot of walking on my travels so worried about the smell

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Justin Lee

CA

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CA

24/02/2020

not sure what you mean by everywhere. certain temples and restaurants, you have to. but otherwise, no. unless you're invited to someone's home.

How to make friends

Christian

PH

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PH

13/02/2020

I want Japanese friends

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Justin Lee

CA

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CA

13/02/2020

You should check out language exchange meetups in your area. I met some great friends that way!