About gaijin.ink

What is gaijin.ink?

gaijin.ink is a curated link board, discussion site, and weekly newsletter for foreign residents in Japan who are building a life, career, freelance practice, startup, or small business in Japan. Useful links and sharp discussion for foreign residents building a life, career, or business in Japan.

Who is it for?

• Foreign professionals living in Japan
• Foreign residents planning a long-term life in Japan
• Foreign freelancers, founders, and side-hustlers in Japan
• Foreigners planning to move to Japan soon

What content belongs here?

Official announcements, practical guides, high-quality blog posts, good community discussions summarized respectfully, job openings relevant to foreign professionals, first-hand stories with useful lessons, and tools and services genuinely useful for foreign residents.

What content does not belong here?

Pure tourist content, generic Japan listicles, ragebait, racist or xenophobic posts, unverifiable legal/tax/visa claims, low-effort memes, and personal attacks. See the Rules page for the full list.

Why the name?

"Gaijin" is an informal Japanese word for a foreign person. The tone here is self-aware and practical, not mocking: gaijin.ink is meant as a practical notebook for foreign residents in Japan.

How to contact

Use the contact page for questions, corrections, sponsorship, or moderation issues.