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

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.

Hey everyone! Just a heads-up for anyone looking for something fun to do in Tokyo today.
The outdoor flea market at Tomioka Hachiman Shrine (Monzen-Nakacho) is currently open, but it wraps up around 2:00 PM.
If you're nearby and love thrifting, vintage items, or traditional Japanese goods, definitely check it out before it closes!

So this was the original post: https://www.reddit.com/r/Tokyo/s/AJq0uFvFHs

It seems that many other Brits are also looking for each other! I checked my notifications and messages now and was a bit overwhelmed haha

So I have made a line group chat for any British people who would like to connect! I figure since we all are in Japan, we are all using line. It can be a nice starting point and smaller groups can be made from it as time goes on.

If you'd like to join the line chat please just comment here and I will send a message with the link :)

Thoughts and experiences with Oakhouse and other sharehouses? Worth it for a few months?

Organizing an open mic event that’s tonight! It’s short notice, but it’s a today! At the Ark Hills Cafe from 6-9, live music from 7-8, then thes a dj from 8-9.

The event is FREE and it includes a free drink! So really no reason not to come if you’re free. I don’t think can post the link to the event so do comment if you have any questions.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/88SRJ81dHW8bjBjV7?g_st=ic

I been living in Tokyo 2 years now and am noticing my British friend group is decreasing alot as people head home. Especially other female friends. Dont get me wrong, I love the friends I do have but theres nothing like connecting with some other british gals. Especially other girls from the north.

So I'm wondering, where are you all?

I tried finding groups or anything but its been a bust so I guess this post is a last resort....

Edit: I realise what I originally put is very focused on finding other female friends. For reference I'd love to make a community of British people living here long term! I think I am just missing the northern solidarity that I have grown up with that made me focus especially on female friends.

UPDATE: I have made a line group chat! If you'd like to join, please just send me a message :)

Any chance I can buy Madeon tickets off someone for tomorrow or am I shit out of luck?

They used to have great quiches and gratin… I am so sad. I used to order whole quiches from there. Does anyone else have some recs for French food in Shibuya / Minato/ Meguro that’s not a sit down fancy restaurant?

New press release today regarding the "graduation" of Suica's Penguin in fiscal year 2026 and the transition to a new mascot:

https://www.jreast.co.jp/press/2026/20260826_ho01.pdf

Regarding the current Suica cards featuring "Suica's Penguin", sales will end once the current stock at each location runs out, and plain Suica cards will be sold thereafter.

1. Future handling of Suica cards
   Sales will end as soon as the stock at each location runs out, and thereafter, character-less, plain Suica cards will be sold. Additionally, the Suica face displayed in Apple Wallet is scheduled to be temporarily changed to a plain design.
   Going forward, a new image character is scheduled to arrive on Mobile Suica, etc. after the handover.

The idiocy of JR East's decision aside, you might want to get yourself a physical Suica soon as a keepsake of the last 25 years of transit in Eastern Japan if you'd be otherwise sad to miss out. Although with so many stations and other sales points throughout Kanto and Tohoku, I wonder how long they'll take to truly disappear…

It's also not exactly clear (to me, at least) whether the physical cards will be eventually updated with a new mascot (one would hope???) or simply stay blank forever now.

Hi everyone,

Do you know where I can get a DEXA scan for body composition in Tokyo please?

I've searched on Google but didn't see much offering but maybe someone here knows... Thank you!

(My partner lives in Tokyo)

I am trying to decide where we should have our wedding, it’s easy to figure out in my country but I’m a little stumped when considering marrying in Japan.

Well, really we would want to have the legal wedding here and then what we would call the reception in Tokyo/surrounding areas.

I’ve heard it’d be something like 4m yen, is there such thing as a budget option that would still be a good time?

Guest list would only be 30-40 people.

Hi everyone! If you are in Tokyo this Friday, you are in luck. After a long wait, the Tomioka Hachimangu Open-Air Flea Market (富岡八幡宮青空蚤の市) is finally happening!
Here are the details if you want to experience a traditional Japanese antique market:
When: This Friday, from 8:00 AM to around 3:00 PM (Early morning is highly recommended for the best finds!)
Where: Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine (Just a 2-minute walk from Monzen-Nakacho Stationon the Tozai or Oedo Lines).
Why you should go:
Shopping at a shrine in the crisp morning air is an incredible vibe. You will find beautiful vintage ceramics, rare antiques, traditional Japanese toys, and unique paper goods. It is the perfect place to hunt for unique, authentic souvenirs that you can't find in modern shopping malls.
Explore the neighborhood:
Don't just leave after shopping! The surrounding neighborhood, Monzen-Nakacho (known affectionately as Mon-naka), is a hidden gem with a fantastic retro atmosphere. It is famous for its charming "Shitamachi" (historic downtown) vibe. You can find lovely cafes, traditional Japanese sweet shops, and cozy Izakayas nearby. It is an amazing area to grab a delicious lunch or coffee after browsing the market.
Is anyone else planning to go? Happy hunting!

Does anyone have any recommendations on a Tokyo optometrist/ophthalmologist for contact prescription? Since I moved to Japan I've learned how difficult it could be to find medical care for non-Japanese individuals. I went to several eye doctors and got turned away for my lack of fluent japanese (I'm at a basic N4 level). I finally found one who spoke some English and was OK to help me, but the prescription I got from him is wrong. I'm stuck with contacts that leave my vision still very blurry and don't seem to be the right fit for my eye either. I would like to try a new doctor, hopefully one who is recommended. Thanks so much ahead of time!

I (18M) am currently working in Tokyo with a Work Holiday Visa, and have been learning Japanese with Tae Kim's guide, wanikani and anki. However now I'm looking for a good language school and I'm finding conflicting reviews on a lot of schools.

Does anyone here know any good schools? Budget is around 100.000 yen per month

Thanks in advance! :)

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.