861 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 28 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Sundays around 1 AM 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 | 59 (19.7%) | 15 |
| Shopping | 30 (10.0%) | 3 |
| Immigration | 28 (9.4%) | 11 |
| Housing 🏠 | 26 (8.7%) | 5 |
| Relationships | 19 (6.4%) | 4 |
| Tokyo | 18 (6.0%) | 12 |
| 日常 | 17 (5.7%) | 16 |
| Medical | 16 (5.4%) | 20 |
| FAQ | 15 (5.0%) | 11 |
| やばい | 12 (4.0%) | 68 |
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 | 188 (21.8%) | 13 | 23 |
| japanese | 78 (9.1%) | 12 | 18 |
| visa | 59 (6.8%) | 4 | 9 |
| tokyo | 54 (6.3%) | 1 | 5 |
| anyone | 41 (4.8%) | 4 | 10 |
| job | 37 (4.3%) | 9 | 17 |
| advice | 37 (4.3%) | 6 | 15 |
| work | 37 (4.3%) | 12 | 17 |
| looking | 31 (3.6%) | 1 | 6 |
| help | 27 (3.1%) | 5 | 15 |
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 girlfriend was sexually assaulted, and she ended up feeling blamed
Line is one of the worst messaging apps ever.
A kind suggestion: Its Totally Okay to go home.
New Permanent Residency Requirements
What do you do when attacked by a 'butsukari otoko'?
Super popular absolutely not controversial take:
Why is it so hot at night in japan
Immigration Services Agency proposes stricter requirements for permanent residency - Asahi Shimbun
What six cavities in Japan taught me about when a dentist is recommending, and when they're selling
Large Quake in Kumamoto
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| My girlfriend was sexually assaulted, and she ended up feeling blamed | 495 | 99 | text | Jul 28 |
| Line is one of the worst messaging apps ever. | 407 | 236 | text | Jul 28 |
| A kind suggestion: Its Totally Okay to go home. | 395 | 296 | text | Jul 8 |
| New Permanent Residency Requirements | 356 | 641 | text | Jul 24 |
| What do you do when attacked by a 'butsukari otoko'? | 334 | 153 | text | Jul 31 |
| Super popular absolutely not controversial take: | 326 | 107 | text | Jul 8 |
| Why is it so hot at night in japan | 260 | 213 | text | Jul 21 |
| Immigration Services Agency proposes stricter requirements for permanent residency - Asahi Shimbun | 243 | 282 | text | Jul 24 |
| What six cavities in Japan taught me about when a dentist is recommending, and when they're selling | 233 | 110 | text | Jul 15 |
| Large Quake in Kumamoto | 214 | 143 | text | Jul 28 |
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 Sundays around 1 AM 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 28 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 14 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%)