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EN · 中文 · 日本語

Free help with Tokyo's little walls.

Ask a neighbour who's done it — ward-office forms, translation, hospital visits or moving help. Post in English, 中文 or 日本語. Free, with no money between users.

  • 🏛Ward-office forms
  • 🗣Translation
  • 🏥Hospital visits
  • 📦Moving help
Post a request — free, no password→iOS app (Japan App Store)How it works →
  • ✓100% free
  • ✓No money between users
🏛️
🗣️
EN中文日本語

How it works

  1. 1
    📝

    Post what you need

    In any language — we auto-translate it to EN, 中文 & 日本語.

  2. 2
    🙌

    Neighbours offer to help

    See their profile, languages, and reviews before you choose.

  3. 3
    🤝

    Meet and get it done

    Agree the details in a private chat. It's free — no money changes hands.

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🗣️ Translation & interpreting· Yokohama 横浜市ExampleOnline / remote

Help me read a Yokohama lease before I sign

Looking at a 2DK in Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama. Agent sent me the contract — I'd love an extra pair of eyes on the deposit / renewal / late-payment sections before I sign. Anything you spot would help.

Tomás·3 months agoEnglish / pt / 日本語
🗣️ Translation & interpreting· Nerima 練馬区ExampleOnline / remote

School-form translation help (Nerima preschool)

My 4-year-old got into a Nerima preschool — they sent home a stack of forms in Japanese. Mostly checkboxes for allergies / pickup people / club preferences. Probably 30 min for someone fluent.

Priya·3 months agoEnglish / 日本語
🤝 Come with me (hospital, ward office)· Toshima 豊島区Example

Is there anyone near Ikebukuro who speaks Japanese and can accompany me to a mobile phone store to exchange contracts?

I wanted to transfer from Softbank to ahamo, but I didn't quite understand the terms myself. It's near Ikebukuro East Exit. If you have time next weekend, could you come with me to the shop?

Mei·3 months agozh / 日本語
🏛️ City hall & paperwork· Shibuya 渋谷区Example

Need help opening a Japan Post bank account (Shibuya)

Going to Shibuya Yūbinkyoku this week to open a 通帳. Last time I got turned away because of one missing seal. Would love someone to come with for moral + Japanese support.

Anh·3 months agoEnglish / vi / 日本語
✈️ Airport pickup· Ota 大田区Example

Help with bags at Haneda arrivals — Sunday evening

Flying back from São Paulo this Sunday, landing Haneda 19:30. Two big suitcases + a sleeping baby, and I'm dreading the trains alone. Could someone meet us at arrivals and help us get the bags as far as the Setagaya train?

Tomás·3 months agoEnglish / pt / 日本語
💡 Local tips & recommendations· Shinjuku 新宿区ExampleEither is fine

Looking for a good ENT clinic near Shinjuku station (English ok)

Recurring sinus thing, want to see an ENT. Anyone know a clinic near Shinjuku where the doctor speaks at least some English? Online tips totally fine.

Priya·3 months agoEnglish
🤝 Come with me (hospital, ward office)· Shinagawa 品川区Example

Accompany me to the Brazilian consulate in Shinagawa

Do I need to renew my passport at the consulate in Shinagawa. I've done it once alone but I lost a document and had to go back. Someone who knows the process, would like company.

Tomás·3 months agopt / English
🗣️ Translation & interpreting· Shinjuku 新宿区ExampleEither is fine

Translate my apartment lease (JP to EN)

Found a place in Shinjuku but the lease is all in Japanese. Could someone help me understand the key clauses before I sign?

Alice·3 months agoEnglish / 日本語
💡 Local tips & recommendations· Nerima 練馬区ExampleOnline / remote

Recommend an English-speaking dentist near Nerima

Tooth pain, looking for a clinic where I can actually communicate. Any tips appreciated.

Carol·3 months agoEnglish / 日本語
🤝 Come with me (hospital, ward office)· Toshima 豊島区Example

Come with me to open a bank account

Looking for help with the forms to open an account that works for foreigners, Toshima area.

Bob·3 months agoEnglish
🔧 Borrow / lend an item· Nerima 練馬区Example

Borrow a large suitcase for a weekend trip

Anyone in Nerima have a big suitcase I could borrow next weekend? Will return it clean.

Carol·3 months ago日本語 / English
📦 Moving & heavy lifting· Toshima 豊島区Example

Need a hand moving a fridge this Saturday

Moving within Toshima, just one heavy fridge and a few boxes. Will buy lunch!

Bob·3 months agoEnglish / 日本語