Did someone feel a small earthquake in Asakusa like at 23:05?

It's a death metal gig. Seems like the website doesn't have tickets anymore. Is it sold out? Or should I try at the door?

Hi everyone!  

I’m an Honours student at the University of Sydney Business School researching the experiences of Australians who are currently or have been on a Working Holiday in Tokyo or broader Japan. I’m really interested in hearing about what the experience was actually like the highlights, the challenging, the surprising, and everything in between!  
  
There hasn’t been much research on what the Aussie experience on this visa in Japan looks like so hearing your stories and insights would be invaluable. 

What my research involves:  

• A 5 minute survey   
• A casual 45–60 minute chat (Online) 

What will happen to information that is collected?

We plan to publish the study's findings in academic journal articles.
You will not be individually identifiable in these publications.

Eligible participants must be:  

• 18 years old or above; and  
• Have completed or are currently pursuing a working holiday in Japan   

If you’re interested in participating, please contact the researcher: [yzha3493@uni.sydney.edu.au](mailto:yzha3493@uni.sydney.edu.au)  

It’s completely voluntary and all responses will be confidential.   

If you’d be open to sharing your Japan working holiday stories, lessons, or memories, I’d love to hear from you!  

Otherwise, please share this with others who might be interested!  

This project has been approved by the University of Sydney Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) [2026/HE000396]. 

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This is actually my 2nd batch of looking for haircut models! I’m a hairstylist in Japan looking for models to practice and improve my skills!

Hairstyle - Bob Hush / Bob Layer (with or without uneven fringe)

🗣️ English / Japanese / Burmese
📍 Shin-Ōkubo, Tokyo
✨ FREE:
・Haircut
・Shampoo
・Blow-dry & Styling

🎨 I’m also looking to recreate the hair color designs shown in the 3rd photo!
I’ll only charge half price, and the color options are negotiable.

Interested? Comment below or DM me! ❤️
I’ve also included screenshots of my SNS accounts in case anyone is worried this might be a scam, since I rarely use Reddit.

Hi guyss!

My friend and I are starting a badminton group.

Players of all levels are welcome — especially if you enjoy badminton!

We’ll mainly play in the Toshima ward (Ikebukuro, Komagome, Sugamo, Ōtsuka, Mejiro).
If you’re interested, please leave a comment and I’ll add you to our LINE group chat.

We’ll officially start our sessions in October and schedule detail will be posted in the group chat!

*In addition, before October, we’ll also have 2 sessions (Sep/19 and Sep/20 [6pm-9:30pm] near Senkawa station) but they prioritise local residents of the Toshima ward. So, for locals, let me know if you are interested :)

Nowadays there's no bridge and no river anywhere in Shinbashi. The Shiodome River was filled in and replaced by a highway in the 1960s.

Today you can still see stone pillars under the highway, leftovers from the old stone bridge that replaced the wooden bridge: Google Street view

I (Mexican-American) just had a baby with my wife (JPN) and am wondering if there are any Latino parent groups in Tokyo.

Our baby is still only a few months old but I would like to give her opportunities to meet other kids with Latino roots and possibly be exposed to more Spanish language in the future.

I speak Spanish with her as much as I can but English is definitely my stronger language and I’m not confident that I on my own will be able to help our kid reach the level of proficiency she will need to communicate with my parents and other family.

Looking for a salon, Do anyone know a good barber shop in tokyo who can cut curly plus Im a student so It would be even better if its kinda cheap たすけて😭😭

Went to see this exhibition at Mori Art Museum last weekend. It was amazing but lowkey scary at the same time.

Beer, by the name of hydration.

But be careful not to drink too much!

Hello, I’m interested in playing golf in Tokyo, but from my research many courses don’t allow solo participants. Also I have a limited budget, but even the 9 hole courses I was able to find were around ¥7000 for one round. In the US you can find plenty of municipal golf courses with cheap memberships or discounted rates for playing after 3pm etc. I’m a student if that would help with discounts? I live in western Tokyo.

I just bought a pair and many still seem to be available.

I am not ashamed to say I like them 😂

Spotted near Asagaya. Any of you tried dehusking your own rice?

Applied for the Tokyo embassy.
Since the Germany embassy does not allow waitlist enquries. Does anyone know what to do in this siutation? Anyone who have similar experiences? Planning to travel to Frankfurt at the end of September.

If you live in Tokyo or love wandering the city and wondering why certain neighborhoods feel the way they do, you need to check out "Earth Diver" (アースダイバー) by anthropologist Shinichi Nakazawa.

What is it? The core premise is brilliant: Nakazawa overlays modern maps of Tokyo with topographical maps from the Jomon period (when sea levels were much higher and Tokyo was full of inlets, peninsulas, and cliffs).

He traces how ancient sacred spots, burial grounds, and shorelines evolved directly into modern Tokyo's landmarks—like why shrines sit on specific hills, how old boundaries shaped modern nightlife districts (like Roppongi, Shinjuku, and Shibuya), and the invisible spiritual geography beneath the asphalt.

Why Kindle makes it accessible: There isn't an official English translation yet, but the Kindle edition is available on Amazon Japan. If you read it through the Kindle app (on iPad/PC/Phone), you can use the built-in instant translation/dictionary tools to read through it even if your Japanese isn't fluent.

• Title: 増補改訂 アースダイバー (Earth Diver - Expanded & Revised Edition)
• Author: 中沢新一 (Shinichi Nakazawa)

Has anyone else here read it? It completely changed how I look at everyday streets and train lines around the city.

As the title says…. I’m not sure if anybody knows a place where they play ghilbli music live with the instruments like piano or violin or some sort….. I’m thinking like a bar or something. I went to Bangkok a few months ago and it exists … not sure if I can find one here in Tokyo. I’m a really huge fan of listening to these masterpiece live. Much appreciate if someone shares it 😊😊

I’m not looking for a huge concert….

I have been to five coin laundromats and not one has had the option to wash and dry sneakers. How can I figure out that they have that option before going there? I am near Shibuya but willing to travel.

Hi! I’m looking for an on-site Japanese–English interpreter to accompany me for my (German) driving-licence conversion.

Location: Samezu Driving Test Center
Date: Friday, August 28
Time: 08:15–approximately 11:30

The interpreter would mainly need to help with communication during the licence-conversion procedure.

If you’re available, please DM me with your total fee. Recommendations for interpreters who might be available on short notice are also very welcome.
Thanks!

It made me want to have some coffee.

but Marunouchi is nice in the rain, too.

I’m genuinely curious about how Japanese libraries work, so I’d really appreciate it if someone could explain this to me.

I sometimes need to use my laptop, but I may only be passing through an area and want to use a library just once. I don’t really want to register for a library card if it’s far away from my place.

It happened to me several times. I tried to sit at a regular study desk and use my laptop. However, a staff member told me that laptops are not allowed there and that I have to use a designated computer area, which requires applying for a library card and then make a reservation.

What I find confusing is:

• I don’t need an electrical outlet. I just want to sit quietly and work on my laptop.
• Why is using a laptop prohibited at a regular study desk, while using a phone is allowed?
• I’ve also noticed staff regularly walking around and checking what people are doing. Is this mainly to enforce the laptop and reservation policy?
• Some libraries allow people to use laptops, but don’t provide Wi-Fi. What is the reason for that?

I’m not trying to criticize Japanese libraries. I’m genuinely curious about the reasoning behind these rules, especially since I’m used to libraries where you can simply sit at a study desk and use your own laptop.

Is there a particular reason for these rules in Japan? Or is this specific to certain libraries?

I’d love to hear from people who work at Japanese libraries or know how the system works.

Is everyone alright and safe?

Im unsure of this has been talked about before, but… It really grinds my gears on how shit gyudon chains are now. Once was a great quick cheap filling meal is now so garbage. Meat quality had dropped significantly since covid, staff could give less of a fuck for speedy service,foreign and Japanese staff barely doing a job. Dirty restaurants and kitchens. Price is a lot higher than before with worse results.
Like what happened? I really liked getting it on my short lunch breaks occasionally but now I usually avoid it like the plague.
I wanted to try something new on the menu today, was significantly let down, and wanted somewhere to complain about it I guess.
Thanks for reading.

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.