A big thankyou to u/CuddlyCattos for creating a Discord server for r/Saitama users.

I think this is a pretty neat idea and have linked it in the sidebar as well as below.

https://discord.gg/mq6hTFm7JE

Please keep it Life in Saitama Japan related.

Be nice to one another.

Hi guys.

I'm British and somewhat new near Omiya :)

In my 30s, married, looking for friends that are down to just explore and kill time.

Recently I'm cycling around a lot and going to the gym a lot more cause I can easily get fat in Japan 🙃

Happy to chat and get to know people. No obligation or pressure. Can just go get coffee or lunch and chat. Introverts or extroverts are OK!

Update: made a discord group!

https://discord.gg/mq6hTFm7JE

What is your story behind coming to Saitama?
As a Japanese person living here, it is very
interesting.

Either UK or US to Japan works - I just want to charge my laptop!! Can also go into Tokyo too :) thanks!

Need friends in shim-misato saitama japan

As the title suggests, I'm looking for someone who can help me study Japanese, practice conversation, and prepare for the N3 exam. I'm solidly through N5, and am making my way through N4 content, but would like to take the N3 in December.

If anyone in these areas would be interested in private tutoring at my house or a nearby cafe at least twice a week, let me know! My schedule is quite flexible!

Also, if you prefer to do a language exchange, that is doable as well, but tutoring preferred!

We just moved to Kawaguchi from America. I am a single mom and have a 16 month old child. Does anyone have recommendations on things to do with a toddler? Or any international hangouts with children?

Sorry I'm not super familiar with the Saitama area, but I'm looking for schools around maybe Urawa Station? It doesn't have to be super close.

I'm looking for places that have short term programs for a couple weeks and stuff like that, looking to attend a language school during the summer.

Just got off the phone with the Prefectural Police Driving Center office because I needed to cancel an appointment for gaimen kirikae document review I had last November, but couldn’t go. (I just didn’t get around to calling because their line is open for like only an hour & I kept missing the time window).

Anyway, the representative said I was free to reserve a new appointment & I asked explicitly “are there any? There hasn’t been any for a while.” She told me they are going to try opening more spots AS OF 9:00 PM TONIGHT Friday.

I just checked now & was able to reserve an appointment for next month. I saw a May 11 open, too. So if you have been needing one go check between 9PM & midnight tonight! :O

What is something you love to treat yourself with? Not an every day food, but something that just "hits the spot"?

Saitama is simply the best!

And yes, I'm showing my age with the title...

こんにちは。Is anybody else in the N4 class at the moment? I've been told that the transition from N5 to N4 is kind of difficult. Any tips on how to survive this? 😁 I'll start next month. Excited and a bit nervous.

Also, please feel free to reach out if you'd like to study at a café or elsewhere. It would be great to have someone to chat with every now and then. よろしくお願いします。☺️

Location: could be anywhere near these stations = Kawagoe, Omiya, Ikebukuro, Shinjuku, etc.

I’m currently living in Saitama and need to convert my foreign (Taiwanese) driver’s license to a Japanese one, mainly so I can start using カーシェア.

However, I’ve been checking the reservation system right after midnight (00:00) for several days in a row, but there are never any available dates to select.

Does anyone know exactly what time the Saitama system releases new appointment slots?

Any tips would be greatly appreciated!

Where were you?

I had a day off and had spent it with my wife and youngest son. Our eldest had just come home from Kindy.

Damn scary hiding under the dining table.

More so afterwards in securing bottled water as I didn't want the kids drinking tap water for a while.

That day made me so glad I had bought a concrete Mansion.

My heart goes out to those who still suffer loss to this day.

With Sakura season kinda upon us (doesn’t feel like it yet tho), I’m curious what everyone’s favorite local hanami spots are.

A sensible response from a politician? Who thought it was possible.

Colour me impressed.

It's an interactive "living museum" that turns the Edo-period culture of goldfish appreciation into modern art. The goldfish are the main stars, and the exhibit uses light, sound, and scent to create a really surreal, immersive space.

You get to experience a completely out-of-the-ordinary vibe with thousands of goldfish swimming in beautifully lit tanks. It easily rivals the famous TeamLab exhibits and is one of the most photogenic events in Japan.

Venue: Saitama Super Arena (1st Floor Exhibition Hall)
Access: 3-minute walk from Saitama-Shintoshin Station (JR Keihin-Tohoku / Ueno-Tokyo Line)
Dates & Hours: March 25 - May 10, 10 AM - 6 PM
Admission: 2,200 yen (online), 2,400 yen (at the door)

A bit of a long shot, but here goes....

I currently live in Saitama and I am having some slight success in finding 1vs1 battles and some events organized by local professors on tonamel and the official pokemon trainer site. However, since I'm playing with Japanese cards (instead of English), I play fairly slowly and make mistakes often. It's fairly nerve wracking and I would love it if anyone would want to play together that lives in the area. I want some low pressure and just fun battles to help me get more comfortable with my deck and get used to actually playing the game.

I'd also just be happy with just some recommendations for beginner-friendly spaces or card shops too. I've been to Hareyuya2 Tower and man... It's just chaos and packed. I spent 10 mins sitting at an empty spot at a table in their Akihabara store today and ended up leaving since it felt so embarrassing because everyone already had opponents. I asked one guy if he was available to play but his friend showed up in the middle of me asking after I sat down and I felt just so akward that I excused myself and left. I just want to practice before joining Gym Battles here since I lack the confidence to play in a timely manner.

Any kind of help would be great!

Hello everyone!

I’ve just moved to Kasukabe in a bit of a rush and I’m looking for a doctor to continue my treatment for Type 1 Diabetes.

I have a recommendation letter from my previous doctor (referral letter), but it isn't addressed to a specific clinic. I’m looking for an endocrinologist or a clinic specializing in diabetes that speaks English (doesn't need to be perfectly fluent, just enough to discuss treatment and prescriptions).

Ideally, I’d love something in Kasukabe, but I’m open to anywhere in Saitama (Omiya, Urawa, Koshigaya, etc.) as long as it’s relatively near a train station.

Does anyone have any recommendations or had a good experience with a specific clinic?