STAYHERO | ステイヒーロー

A place to feel at home in Japan. Connect with international residents, share local knowledge, and talk about housing, work, secondhand finds, and everyday life.

STAYHERO is a multilingual community forum for international residents building a life in Japan.

Some parts of life in Japan are hard to understand until you speak with someone who has been through them.

Where can you find housing as a newcomer? How do other international residents look for work? Where can you pass on furniture before moving? How do you meet people from the same country—or simply someone nearby who understands?

STAYHERO brings those conversations together.

Use nationwide forums for experiences and topics that matter across Japan. Switch to regional boards for nearby housing, jobs, secondhand items, local events, and community information.

Members come from different countries and backgrounds: international students, trainees, skilled workers, families, and long-term residents. Conversations cover employment, rentals, schools, everyday procedures, secondhand goods, giveaways, hometown groups, friendships, hobbies, local activities, and personal experiences.

Post in the language that feels natural to you. Share photos, join discussions, and connect through comments and replies. Translation can help when languages differ, but STAYHERO is not a translation app. People, conversations, and community always come first.

Japanese residents can join too, share local knowledge, and take part in meaningful multicultural exchange with international neighbors.

Whether you have just arrived or have lived in Japan for years, your experience can help someone else feel less alone and more at home.

Find useful local knowledge. Share what life in Japan is really like. Build your community with STAYHERO.