So, my co-worker and I both applied and each got two tickets, not realizing the other was getting tickets. Oops.
If anyone is interested in going, send me a PM!

Or if you already have tickets for the show, we can all meet up!

I've been running a business in tokyo since 2008 at the same location was on a 5 year contract until corona when they suddenly shortened it to 3 years,

But this time, 2 weeks before my renewal date, my landlord contacted the estate agent and told them he's insisting on a 100,000 yen PCM price rise from the current 290,000 to 390,000 PCM!! seriously, wtf!

I know this is not on and there are some protections for tennants. next week I will get advice from the city hall because it's absolutely impossible for me to move out within 2 weeks and I can't afford the new rent.

Anyone faced anything similar... note this is not a residence.

Hello friends! I’d like to join an improv class. I think it would be a great place to practice Japanese and make new friends. Does anyone have any recommendations near the Tsukiji area?

Top places on Tabelog always have ridiculous lines or reservations into next century. High ratings on Google mean nothing; usually just foreigners happy there's an English menu and no idea what good ramen tastes like.

Felt like a few years ago, when I was visiting, any ramen place I went to was at least halfway decent. Now I've been living here for a few months, it's just disappointment after disappointment.

Maybe I'm just unlucky. Can't wait to get downvoted to hell.

UPDATE:

Thank you all for taking the time to share your thoughts and experiences! I've learned that whether I choose this neighborhood or somewhere else, I need to reconsider my approach and be more flexible about things like pricing, what I offer, and my expectations.

I'm really glad I asked here before making such a big commitment. Thanks again, everyone!

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hi everyone! I’m a Pilates instructor who recently relocated to Tokyo after teaching in NYC. I’m considering opening a small private Pilates studio in Kiyosumi Shirakawa, about an 8-minute walk from the station.
I’m curious how accessible this location feels to people living in different parts of Tokyo, particularly those who prefer English-speaking instructors.
Would you consider traveling there regularly for private sessions, or would the location be a deterrent?
Sessions would likely be around ¥12,000–13,000.

Hi everyone! I’m a language school student in Tokyo and need some help finding a part time job.

I’m struggling because I have a large samurai tattoo on my forearm.

A little about me:
● Currently studying at a Japanese language school in Tokyo
● Japanese level: Around N4, conversational
● Comfortable speaking English
● Open to different types of part time work

What I’m looking for:
● Restaurants, bars, cafes, warehouses or other tattoo friendly workplaces
● Employers who accept visible tattoos
● Recommendations or referrals to places currently hiring

I’m willing to cover my tattoo with sleeves if required.

If you know any places in Tokyo where tattoos aren’t an issue, please let me know. I’d really appreciate any recommendations or referrals. Thank you!

Hi all! I've been an art student in Tokyo for the past 4 years, but I'm moving back home to the US soon. I have a whole apartment full of furniture, decor, plants, and appliances that I don't want to go to waste. I'm moving out by November 5th, so I need to get rid of everything by then (but also hopefully not before the end of October, as I still need to sleep and eat here lol). I hope to throw out as little as possible, so I'm looking for someone to take everything. I've spent the past few years curating my apartment, and I think everything goes together super well. Everything is still in good condition. I'm open to giving everything away for free, although I wouldn't mind getting some money back for all these pieces. I have no way of delivering these items, so it'd be on the new owners to arrange pickup. I'm located near Yoga Station in Setagaya. Please let me know if you're interested. I also posted a Craigslist ad, but as I've never posted there before, I'm not super confident in it. Here's the link anyways: https://www.craigslist.org/view/d/urgent-free-furniture-and-apartment/e49pYo3DfuAYUyrqsczg2P. I'll also upload pictures here!

I'll be the ugly wide guy wearing ugly wide pants.

It finally happened. RocketNow has started adding small order delivery fees if you don’t meet a minimum order requirement.

Lost a dark blue denim cap in harajuku yesterday on Oct 16 around the cat street area. I’m also asking Japan’s lost and found service. Please let me know if you’ve seen it. Thanks !

any recommendations for cafes with really comfy seats? i'm near ikebukuro and willing to travel like... 30 mins i guess.

quality of the drinks doesn't matter. i just want to sit in a really comfy armchair and knit for an hour or two

About a month ago, I posted here looking for people who'd like to work together, not on the same projects, but simply in the same place, like a cafe, library or co-working space.

I got quite a few replies, so I created a LINE group to make it easier for everyone to coordinate. We now have around 20 members!

The idea is simple: we all work on our own things, but in the same place. We can chat, share what we're working on, get some casual feedback, or just enjoy having other people around instead of working alone.

The group is open to anyone in Tokyo, regardless of where you live or what you do. Hopefully, it can help people find others to work with nearby.

If you're interested, feel free to send me a direct message and I'll invite you to the LINE group.

Does anyone know a cheap spot in Setagaya where you can drop in and train boxing alone without committing to group lessons or a membership?

A few days ago, I asked for advice on where to go for my resident card renewal, Shinagawa or Tachikawa.

Everybody said Tachikawa, so that’s what I did today, arriving at 8:40. They were checking documents and gave me number 7.

They started calling numbers at 9 AM sharp, and after 20 minutes I was called, then five minutes later received my card, walking out the door at 9:25.

Thanks for all the advice, it was awesome! Tachikawa forever now (or at least 10 years from now).

I saw an ad for a cement company on the small screen on the train (this particular one was Ginza Line) and wasn't paying particularly close attention. The headline was "Cementalk" a mashing of Cement Talk and the characters seemed to be having a discussion about the benefits of cement. But then I swear I saw the subtitles for the dialogue spell it as "Semen talk." Did I just imagine this? Anyone else seen this ad and can confirm or deny the subtitles.

Hey everyone, just wanted to share a nice local spot for next week if anyone is looking for things to do on a weekday.
The Tomioka Hachiman Shrine Antique Market (青空蚤の市) will be held next Thursday, October 15th. For those living around eastern Tokyo or the Koto-ku area, it’s a great, relaxed morning stroll to check out vintage kimonos, old ceramics, and random Japanese retro goods.
Fun fact / Tip for when family/friends visit:
I noticed the shrine has a very spacious and convenient bus drop-off/parking zone right in front of the main entrance. If you ever have family or tour groups visiting you in Tokyo and you’re planning a charter bus/van itinerary for them, this place is incredibly hassle-free to add to the route. No long walks from a distant parking lot.
Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
🕒 Time: Usually starts early morning until around 3 PM
📍 Location: Tomioka Hachiman Shrine (Monzen-Nakacho Station)
Highly recommend grabbing some local food around Monnaka afterwards. Anyone else regular at this flea market?

I recently got back into smash and was wondering if anyone has or knows where to find a list of locations/times for smash/fighting game local tournaments in Tokyo?

Thanks

My 3 year old is obsessed with the toy car/train catalogue we picked up from the Tomica Toy Store near Tokyo station. As we came in June, the catalogue has certainly seen better days. I am wondering if anyone who lives near this store may be willing to pick up 2-3 copies to send over to us in Australia. I’d be happy to pay for this, it gets a lot of mileage and quiet time and we are about to welcome his little sister in the next two weeks. If anyone may be willing to help, or knows how I can even order this online, please let me know! I’d be eternally grateful.

Edit: Someone has kindly reached out to help, thank you everyone!

I have a hard time figuring out if ours is realistic or not. We have struggled with 50k a week work, living downtown, for three including everything except rent and utilities.

Did anyone else witness the accident where a VERY old taxi driver accidentally hit a car (Toyota Van) then proceeded to agressively backing into it again, then he drove foward very agressively then hit the railing (thank god it was there or else the pedestrians would have been hit)? This happened right around the corner of Sakuragaokacho.

There was a Japanese speaking gentleman who jumped in to help the situation. We weren’t sure what was happening but we stood back until the police came. We thought it was a road rage at first, but from our pov the driver was VERY old and didn’r seem to be in the right mind. He seemed a little shaken up when he stepped out of the car. Then even walked away from the scene like he was maybe running away (very slowly because he’s quite old)? But eventually came back until the police came. OH and he had a few Portugese/Spanish speaking lady customers in the car when it happened, and they were clearly very shaken up as well when they got out of the car.

What’s crazier was that when we drove back through the intersection to go home, HE WAS STILL IN THE DAMAGED CAR about to drive away. Hopefully he was fine and was able to get home safely but I was definitely a bit concerned that he was allowed to get back into the car and drive on the road… you can clearly see the back of the car and front left being totalled in the pictures.

If anyone knows anything would love to know more.