Went to TeamLab Borderless on the weekend and they got this new exhibition on, which was absolutely fabulous!!

The canal has been filled in long ago. Those red arches still exist, it's where all the izakayas are today.

Some spot today: https://maps.app.goo.gl/H8QRTxahMCjAHeJD8

Would love a photo from the same spot to do a nice before / after, but now it'd be in the Imperial Hotel Tower.

I’ve heard both good and bad things about UR apartments in Japan. From what I’ve seen, the more expensive/newer UR properties seem pretty nice, but some of the really cheap ones — especially in Saitama — seems yabai.

For people who have actually lived in saitama UR:

How was your overall experience?Were the cheap/old UR apartments actually as bad as they look? How was the noise and insulation?
What were the neighbors and general atmosphere like? Are there certain UR complexes in Saitama that you would recommend or avoid?

Would love to hear from people who actually lived there rather than just general opinions about UR.

Hi,

I'm a long-term resident of Japan and wondering if anyone can help. As the title asks, has anyone applied for a US travel visa (holiday) via the US embassy? If so, how long did it take to get your visa and what was involved? Did you have to attend in-person interview at the embassy in Tokyo?

I hold a passport from an ESTA approved country and have always done ESTA visa waiver online for travel to the USA. However since my last trip to USA I have travelled to one of the countries on the US banned travel countries and now I'm not eligible to apply for ESTA. It says to apply for a visa via embassy instead. Problem is the Tokyo embassy website just sends me round in circles. 🫠

Many thanks in advance if you can share your experience 🙏🏻

If like art and dancing all night in a forest to techno, you'll be interested in the new Intergalactic event this October.

It's easily accessible from Tokyo by public transport, you can camp or rent bungalows if you don't want to party all night, and it'll be all around very jolly. There will be some amazing light and laser installations, even better than the ones last year! I'm very much into those.

More details and tickets on RA: https://ra.co/events/2477727

(Disclaimer: I'm involved with the organizers, but this fits within reddit's 10% self-promo guideline.)

I tried this setup:

• work in Shinjuku
• rent under ¥100k
• commute under 30 min
• walk to station under 5 min
• top priority: quietness

The neighborhoods that came up were:

1. Nishigahara 3-chōme
2. Honkomagome 2-chōme
3. Wakamatsucho

If you're currently looking for a place in Japan, you can try it with your own commute, budget and priority here:

https://app.sonar.place

If you find an area that feels right, there's also an option to request help finding an apartment based on those conditions!

Looking to cover some of my grey hairs--I have naturally straight Asian hair, and have never dyed my hair before. I would like to dye it a natural color (dark brown). Any salon recommendations in Tokyo?

I’m really into physical media, but I keep reading online that it’s still the most common way people watch movies and TV shows in Japan. I don’t really buy into that. I find it hard to believe that most people would choose physical media over the convenience of streaming. This is coming from someone who’s a strong advocate for physical media. I think people mostly buy physical copies of video games these days, and even that is disappearing.

I decided to walk the yamanote line today. I started the walk from Tokyo Station at about 9:30 heading counter clockwise. I've stopped at Otsuka station at 13:20 for a lunch break, and boy am I tired.

I don't know if I should push on or give up. I know I can't do the whole thing today.

Edit: I've pushed on!! Here is my walk schedule so far:

August 30 2026 9:24 Tokyo Station 9:42 Kanda 9:53 Akihabara 10:07 Okachimachi 10:10 Breakfast at Renoir Miyama 11:00 Ueno Station 11:15 Uguisudani 11:36 Nippori 11:46 Nishi Nippori 12:03 Tabata 12:35 Komagome 12:54 Sugamo 13:13 Otsuka 13:15 Lunch at Pronto Cafe 14:36 Ikebukuro 15:02 Mejiro 15:29 Takadanobaba

Edit 2: I reached Shibuya at 18:17. I'm calling it quits for now. Thanks everyone for your encouraging words and insights!

Where can I find a high quality solid wood queen sized bed frame with a headboard and slats? Not Ikea, not nitori, not muji.
Been googling but if anyone has any suggestions I’d appreciate it. Any shops that offer made to order are also fine. Thanks!

What do you guys think about living in either of these? I’m going to study Japanese in takadanobaba next year, I’m curious about what do you think?

Which one would be better? In thinking on paying 70k yen per month, are they good areas and feasible in that budget, if I could pay less 50k-60k would be better 😅.

I actually already lived in okubo and studied in takadanobaba before but was in a share house and was only for 6 months, payed more 90k yen per month and lived with 15 people, but this time with a student visa I would like to live alone

Hello! We lost our a blue carry on, a pair of beige sneakers, and some bags with food inside in the JR Tokyo station. They were on the 2F locker right in front of the penguin statue, if anyone has found it please let me know, we have our keys there

Guys do you know any good barbers around that do great. I got a haircut at a local barber shop and it’s terrible. Thanks

Huge Belle and Sebastian fan here! I'm an American based in Shanghai and when they announced the Tokyo shows, I jumped on it back in late January and got a pair of S-tickets for both shows: September 24th and September 25th in the Tokyo Dome complex. My friend is flying in from Bangkok to meet up with me for the shows. Unfortunately, he just informed me that he has to leave Japan before the 2nd show - Friday, September 25th. B & S will be doing the "Sinister" album in its entirety that night. His loss is your gain! I have one S ticket available for the SOLD OUT September 25th If You're Feeling Sinister show. I will sell that ticket for basically face-value: $100 USD cash. I'm not looking to make a profit here. They are assigned seats so you'll be sitting next to me! Because they are foreigner e-tix tickets, I can only collect an actual paper ticket on the morning of September 24 at any 7/11 store. It seems that's the way it works and there doesn't seem to be any way around that. So if you are interested, I am willing to meet at the venue before the gates open and pass you the ticket. It's my first time attending a show in Japan so I'm not sure if my name will be on the ticket and I will need to show ID. If that's the case, we may need to enter the venue together. If anyone knows how this works, please leave a message below. There's a also a one-drink minimum purchase as I understand once inside the venue. By the way, I'm flying back to China on September 26th and will also see B & S in Shanghai on Tuesday, September 29th! This show was announced MUCH later than the Tokyo shows and I was lucky to get tickets to see them in China in a very intimate venue! 3 shows in 5 days. That is serious Sleep the Clock Around commitment. If you're interested in the S ticket for Tokyo, September 25th, please DM me and we can work out the logistics and details.

I’ve been in Japan for a while, and recently I feel like I’ve been hearing more people talking on trains, sometimes even pretty loudly.

I always thought the rule was basically “don’t talk on trains,” but maybe it’s more like “don’t be loud and annoying.” 😂

Also, I’ve noticed that morning trains are still insanely quiet. But maybe that’s just because everyone is half-dead, sleepy, and mentally preparing themselves for work. 💀

Has anyone else noticed this? Is train etiquette actually becoming more relaxed, or has it always been like this?

Hi! I’m a Japanese mom (and an English teacher) with two kids (0 and 4), and I’ve recently started a small parent-child community around Taito/Asakusa.

I wanted to create casual, affordable (or free) opportunities for young kids to enjoy English and experience different cultures, since there aren’t many opportunities like this in our local area.

We’ve held just 4 events so far, usually once a month on Sunday afternoons, and we’re still figuring things out!

Right now, it’s basically just me and one other mom, so honestly, I’m not really sure how to find more people who want to do this with us! 😅

I’m looking for people who are interested in helping create new events occasionally or just being part of the community. No commitment — short-term, long-term, or whenever you feel like it. Kids or no kids, any age, all welcome!

Sometimes we use a local temple, but we’re not a religious group, business, or MLM.

If you have any ideas on how to find people who might be interested, I’d love to hear them too! Or feel free to comment me if you’d like to join :)

Hello everyone!

My uncle, aunt and their two daughters live in Japan. Currently, my grandmother is visiting them for a few months to help with childcare. She will be coming back sometime in November. We are from New Delhi, India.

The thing is... I have wanted to buy A Dictionary of Color Combinations by Sanzo Wada for a long time but it is really expensive in India. I am planning to ask my grandmother to get it for me when she comes back. However, my uncle and aunty will not take my money and will it buy for me themselves, no matter how much I will try to pay for it. They will also not say no to the request. Therefore, I don't want to ask them for something very expensive as it will become a burden.

So, is this book cheap in Japan? Will it be ok, and not look rude or ungrateful, if I ask them to buy me a copy there?

Thankyou!

Hi All,

I would like to seek your reviews and opinions on VDS and whether they are worth going to in Tokyo. How’s the selection, pricing, etc. They are a bit off the city center, and would like to know if it is worth the trip. Thanks.

I study visual design in Osaka, and I keep noticing how calm the information design on Tokyo trains feels. The color coding, small icons, and spacing make a busy station easier to read without shouting.

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Screenshots from Google Earth since I don't personally own a helicopter.

I saw an awful beats competition on Instagram. This is my calling as every time I've tried to make music it has sounded horrendous. I'm looking for a computer with fl studio/reaper/logic pro/ableton. I was wondering if there were any places where I could go and rent one for a few hours.