821 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 27 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 3 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/japanlife Traffic & Engagement r/japanlife Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
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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
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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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 | 55 (17.0%) | 32 |
| Medical | 29 (9.0%) | 8 |
| Shopping | 28 (8.6%) | 6 |
| FAQ | 25 (7.7%) | 14 |
| Relationships | 23 (7.1%) | 39 |
| Immigration | 23 (7.1%) | 22 |
| やばい | 17 (5.2%) | 83 |
| Tokyo | 16 (4.9%) | 2 |
| Housing 🏠 | 15 (4.6%) | 13 |
| Internet | 14 (4.3%) | 2 |
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 | 170 (20.7%) | 12 | 21 |
| japanese | 70 (8.5%) | 31 | 32 |
| visa | 47 (5.7%) | 10 | 10 |
| tokyo | 44 (5.4%) | 5 | 11 |
| looking | 31 (3.8%) | 7 | 7 |
| help | 28 (3.4%) | 6 | 10 |
| need | 27 (3.3%) | 6 | 9 |
| work | 27 (3.3%) | 10 | 13 |
| job | 27 (3.3%) | 39 | 38 |
| advice | 24 (2.9%) | 2 | 7 |
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.
A teacher told my friend she “hates foreigners”
Today I fought back against the machine
Why do people put Japanese people on a pedestal?
Shitty/Scary Racist Thing That Just Happened
Job hunting at 55 after a “blank” is brutal. Nothing after 3 months and almost no savings left.
The Brutal Truth About Japan After 8 Years and 5 Months of Living Here
Japanese compartmentalization
Unfair dismissal in Japan and winning a 7-month settlement
Just a Rant/Cautionary tale about Permanent Residence.
Today is my last day in Japan after 4 years. Tears in my eyes!
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A teacher told my friend she “hates foreigners” | 1.1K | 328 | text | Sep 30 |
| Today I fought back against the machine | 730 | 151 | text | Sep 30 |
| Why do people put Japanese people on a pedestal? | 607 | 251 | text | Sep 18 |
| Shitty/Scary Racist Thing That Just Happened | 457 | 126 | text | Sep 25 |
| Job hunting at 55 after a “blank” is brutal. Nothing after 3 months and almost no savings left. | 449 | 302 | text | Sep 24 |
| The Brutal Truth About Japan After 8 Years and 5 Months of Living Here | 434 | 73 | text | Sep 1 |
| Japanese compartmentalization | 414 | 201 | text | Aug 31 |
| Unfair dismissal in Japan and winning a 7-month settlement | 399 | 70 | text | Sep 9 |
| Just a Rant/Cautionary tale about Permanent Residence. | 398 | 177 | text | Sep 7 |
| Today is my last day in Japan after 4 years. Tears in my eyes! | 297 | 86 | text | Sep 2 |
r/japanlife Audience Overlap r/japanlife Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
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 Tuesdays around 3 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 27 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 17 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%)