903 posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 30 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Mondays around 11 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/japanlife Traffic & Engagement r/japanlife Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/japanlife Most Active Times When r/japanlife Is Most Active
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r/japanlife Flair Performance r/japanlife Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Jobs | 49 (17.6%) | 16 |
| Shopping | 36 (12.9%) | 4 |
| Housing 🏠 | 26 (9.4%) | 10 |
| FAQ | 23 (8.3%) | 13 |
| Immigration | 22 (7.9%) | 7 |
| Tokyo | 15 (5.4%) | 6 |
| FAMILY/KIDS | 14 (5.0%) | 19 |
| Medical | 14 (5.0%) | 13 |
| Relationships | 13 (4.7%) | 5 |
| Bad Idea | 11 (4.0%) | 50 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/japanlife Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/japanlife
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| japan | 154 (17.1%) | 10 | 23 |
| tokyo | 75 (8.3%) | 5 | 8 |
| japanese | 65 (7.2%) | 17 | 26 |
| looking | 43 (4.8%) | 5 | 7 |
| visa | 38 (4.2%) | 6 | 7 |
| card | 36 (4.0%) | 5 | 13 |
| help | 33 (3.6%) | 4 | 8 |
| anyone | 33 (3.6%) | 10 | 22 |
| need | 31 (3.4%) | 4 | 9 |
| job | 29 (3.2%) | 3 | 8 |
r/japanlife Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/japanlife
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/japanlife Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/japanlife
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
My coworker openly targets foreign employees at work
Can I mute my house?
Is it culturally rude to ask a Japanese girl for an STD check?
Pressured into taking nenkyuu for the typhoon
Allow a crusty old-timer a rant: banking in Japan
At my 50th market in Kyoto, I’m still dealing with the fallout from something I didn’t do
Holy earthquake just now!
Clinic in Osaka charged 1000¥ translation fee for 2 English words
Employer won’t let me take off to go to immigration. Wtf?
Japanese friend is under the impression that non-Asians struggle to drink with our huge noses?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| My coworker openly targets foreign employees at work | 836 | 152 | text | Jun 13 |
| Can I mute my house? | 499 | 114 | text | Jun 15 |
| Is it culturally rude to ask a Japanese girl for an STD check? | 488 | 191 | text | Jun 20 |
| Pressured into taking nenkyuu for the typhoon | 480 | 232 | text | Jun 1 |
| Allow a crusty old-timer a rant: banking in Japan | 367 | 145 | text | Jun 19 |
| At my 50th market in Kyoto, I’m still dealing with the fallout from something I didn’t do | 344 | 169 | text | Jun 15 |
| Holy earthquake just now! | 342 | 269 | text | Jun 26 |
| Clinic in Osaka charged 1000¥ translation fee for 2 English words | 312 | 175 | text | Jun 24 |
| Employer won’t let me take off to go to immigration. Wtf? | 296 | 199 | text | Jun 19 |
| Japanese friend is under the impression that non-Asians struggle to drink with our huge noses? | 203 | 214 | text | Jun 29 |
r/japanlife Audience Overlap r/japanlife Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/japanlife FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/japanlife
What's the best time to post on r/japanlife?
Based on posting volume, r/japanlife is most active on Mondays around 11 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/japanlife?
r/japanlife averages 30 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/japanlife get?
Posts on r/japanlife average about 13 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/japanlife get most?
On r/japanlife, most posts are text posts (100%)