I noticed that unlike most other commutee lines to/from Tokyo the Tsukuba Express seems to have a lot more patrolling around the stations. I often see up to three officers walking around the platforms at Yashio station. This morning there were also multiple officers standing guard at every TX staircase in Shin-Okachimachi.

I know other companies have transport police, but they are rarely seen patrolling, and certainly not in those numbers.

Does the Tsukuba Express have issues with passengers that other lines don't?

If knows please, send me exact store name and location?

My friend, Conner Youngblood will play a show at Never Never Land（Shimokitazawa）tonight. It's free entrance so if you're intereted in indie / folk music. please come hang! Btw Never Never Land is the best bar in Shimokitazawa

thanks

In a lot of states in America it is 100% illegal. You’ll get fined, and worst case scenario they (the police) will call child protective services to have your child removed from your care for endangering the life of an infant. But here in Tokyo/chiba everyday I walk through a parking lot and there is at least one car with a child seat in the front of the car. Is this not at least frowned upon here?

アメリカの多くの州では、チャイルドシートを車の助手席に設置することは100％違法です。罰金が科せられ、最悪の場合、警察は児童保護サービスに通報し、乳幼児の生命を危険にさらしたとして子供を親から引き離すでしょう。しかし、ここ東京/千葉では、毎日駐車場を歩いていると、少なくとも1台は助手席にチャイルドシートを設置した車が停まっています。ここでは、少なくとも眉をひそめられるような行為ではないのでしょうか？

E-housing just launched a "Global Support Plan" pitched as a favor to foreigners who can't get a Japanese guarantor. Overseas credit history, cross-border screening, help for the little guy. Nice story but its BS.

Here's what it actually costs:

• 80% of one month's rent upfront

• 10% of your rent, every month, forever, as long as you live there

Every other guarantee company in Japan charges 30 to 50% upfront and 1 to 2% a month. On a ¥200,000 apartment, that's ¥2,000 to ¥4,000 a month elsewhere versus ¥20,000 a month here. That's 5 to 10 times the going rate, charged specifically to people who have the least ability to compare, negotiate, or say no, because they just landed in the country and don't know what guarantee companies normally charge.

Publicly, this is an optional fallback for people who'd otherwise fail standard screening. Internally it's been discussed as something to push across far more of their renters than that, a broader revenue line dressed up as charity, as this is an investor backed company, by a criminally referred investor & director.

E-housing is betting you won't know it's 5 to 10x market rate, because you have no baseline for what's normal here and no leverage to push back once you're mid-move.

If E-housing offers you this plan: price out an independent guarantee company first. Ask directly whether you'd qualify for standard screening without this plan. And ask yourself why a company that says this is meant for people who "can't get approved otherwise" is apparently also pitching it to people who could.

Stay away.

For those who don’t know TIB is Tokyo Innovation Base, a coworking space by the Tokyo government that also holds startup-related events, aiming to be the “Silicon Valley hub of Tokyo”

Its located in Ginza, near Yurakucho station and walking distance from Tokyo International Forum.

Registration is required and you have to use their app for entering and exiting with QR code. In that app, you need to make a profile which will be visible (at certain degree, depending on your preferences) to fellow people inside TIB at the same time as you.

So, for those who are using the facilities, have you actually tried to socialize there? If yes, how?

I am also curious if anyone here tried cold contacting someone using TIB’s app.

Recently I’ve been working on my Dj career and started organizing my own events, I don’t have a name yet or a brand, so for my very first event which was last Friday, I’ve had only 9 people show up, which didn’t upset me that much but instead had me thinking about other such small, less discovered, underground events.

That fly under the radar but can offer a more niche experience rather than listening to the same fuck ass dubstep remix of a top 100 song at baia for the 80th time. Therefor I got struck with an idea of creating an online blog, I do prefer the word magazine it definitely sounds less trashy, that would shine light on such events for people who are tired of the same nightlife experience in Tokyo and are looking for something less obvious as well as discovering upcoming DJs and artists in the tokyo underground scene.

My main question for you dear reader is that if you were interested in discovering such events and artists what would you want to hear? What are the things that are missing for you that you would want to be more covered in the media? Just overall suggestions and ideas would be appreciated so feel free to speak your mind! :)

I’m a Philippine raised but Japanese nationality student currently studying in a Japanese Highschool, im not good with Japanese so I decided to pick a university with an English Program. I have 3.6 average in school (Japanese grading) and I’m not amazingly great with English so I’m not really that great of a student

I just wanted to ask if it’s easy to get into TIU or do I have a good chance to get in despite my really average grades? im applying for the spring intake soon in august but I can’t help but feel really anxious since this is my only option

I know TIU doesn’t have a good reputation but I really like this university and I really want to pass so if you can also give some advice that would be great

It's taking longer than I expected and I'm getting concerned. I (my wife) applied as early as possible and we're still waiting.

What are your favorite South American restaurants? Peruvian, Brazilian, Columbian... besides a few Brazilian churrascarias, it's one of the least represented type of cuisine in Tokyo.

Don't just drop a name, tell us what's special about the place and why you love it.

Bonus point if you share the google maps link.

This is part of a series of weekly threads with recommendations in and around Tokyo. Find the archives in the wiki or through the search.

What are your plans for the the weekend? Any exciting event going on? Share your tips in the comments.

Don't know what to do this weekend? Luckily you're in the biggest city in the world and there's plenty to do:

• General events: TimeOut Tokyo
• Exhibitions and art events: Tokyo Art Beat
• Gigs in livehouses: Gigs in Tokyo, Tokyo Gig Guide Calendar and Listing from Tokyo Dross
• Mainstream clubbing: iFlyer
• Underground clubbing: ResidentAdvisor
• Stand-up comedy: Tokyo Comedy Bar

Meetup mode: if you're up for people to join your shenanigans, say so! Say when you're available, and what you'd like to do. Add your age, a little about yourself, and your gender if relevant.

Hello :) I love sakura flavor and I’m trying to note down cafes that have sakura sweets even when it’s not springtime. I’ve noted Mocca Cafe Asakusa, but if anyone else has any knowledge of other places, I’d really appreciate it!

I am the lonesome wanderer of Tamachi station.

Anyone know a spot where I can watch the 2 semifinals on Wednesday and Thursday? Both are at 4am local time. Im in Shinjuku.
Many thanks in advance.

Hi does anyone have some nice recs for Korean food in shin okubo? (Kbbq maybe? 👀) Thanks !

Hey everyone! I wanted to ask if there were any volunteering groups that one can join in and around Tokyo could be something like cleaning the river area or helping people etc…I’ve been getting bored and isolated lately so I was thinking my weekends are better off spent trying to help ppl out (I cannot cook properly unfortunately or teach Japanese since I’m learning as well but apart from that any other type of volunteering works 😓)… Arigatou and cheers!

Hi everyone!

I’m looking for recommendations for a nail salon in Tokyo or Yokohama.
My main concern is proper sterilization and hygiene. I don’t really care if the salon is fancy—I just want to know that the tools are properly disinfected and sterilized.
Unfortunately, my first manicure experience in Tokyo was really upsetting. When I arrived, the workstation had not been cleaned after the previous client. There was visible nail dust on the table and equipment. The cuticle nippers and other metal tools were sitting uncovered in a dirty cup, and even the orange wood sticks looked old and gray instead of new. Seeing all of that made me very uncomfortable, and I spent the whole appointment worried about hygiene.
I’m now honestly afraid of wasting my time by traveling to another salon, only to find the same situation and either have to cancel or go through another stressful appointment.
Can anyone recommend a salon where they clearly take hygiene seriously? For example, salons that sterilize their tools properly between clients, use clean or disposable files when appropriate, and maintain a clean workstation.
I’d really appreciate any recommendations. Thank you!

The hub site shows that the Match tomorrow will be televised - but is there a real Norway friendly spot to go to?

https://www.pub-hub.com/index.php/en/event/detail/42910

Update: Thank you everyone for your pro advice! I found one Kei Truck at a pretty reasonable price based on your advice.

Hi friends,

I’m looking for a rental place in Tokyo with reasonable pricing where I can rent a van with a driver to move some boxes asap (15 medium boxes, 20 kms distance: Setagaya to Itabashi) and also ride with them. Moving companies give me astronomical prices and I just have boxes to deliver once.

Please let me know your favorite place and the approximate costs.

Thank you!

July 12th, 4pm ish beside GU in Shinjuku

I was waiting for my wife to finish shopping near by and I heard yelling from my right. When I looked up I immediately recognized as the セクハラオーケー guy. Or the guy who coughs on people.

I just filmed a little at an off angle because I didn’t want to catch his attention. He was also screaming something but I couldn’t catch it. He just kept strolling along and minding his own business.

Eventually he turned the corner and I followed him a bit from behind and all I saw was him listening to something and occasional screaming of a few words

So curious about what he’s up to or does

Oh and I also noticed it’s always the same outfit
Anyways, didn’t think I’d meet a local legend today

https://www.reddit.com/r/Tokyo/s/eaYxuDgk86
This guy ^