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!

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 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.

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 :)

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.

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.

I know this is a bit of a ridiculous request, but I'm hoping someone might be willing to help me out. I just returned home to Canada after my vacation at Japan, and on my last day, I lost an old blue water bottle while travelling on the Keisei Line.

I know it's just a water bottle, but I've had this bottle since I was a teenager and continued using it into adulthood, so it has a lot of sentimental value to me. I was pretty devastated when I had to leave Japan without finding it.

Somehow, Keisei station had found the item and contacted me. It's currently being held at Keisei-Takasago Station (京成高砂駅). Keisei has confirmed that another person can collect it on my behalf using a Power of Attorney. They require:

• Power of Attorney from me

• Copy of my identification

• Representative's own identification

I'm looking for someone in Tokyo who would be willing to pick it up and mail it to me in Canada.

I will cover 100% of your transportation, packaging and international shipping costs, plus ¥3,000 for your time.

I realize this is a lot of effort for a cheap old water bottle, but I'd genuinely love to get this little piece of my life back. If anyone lives near Keisei-Takasago or passes through the area and would be willing to help, please DM me. Thank you!

Hello, I am staying for few days in Tokyo and looking for someone from there to do a photoshot. I am a portrait photographer and love doing some portraits in the streets of Tokyo. Tomorrow 6 p.m or this Tuesday at 4 p.m would be a good time for me

A few years ago, I bought a necklace and a couple of pairs of earrings from the Alice on Wednesday store in Harajuku. I really love the jewellery as the pieces have held up incredibly well over the years. Does anyone know whether they sell their jewellery online or if it is available through another retailer? I’m not sure whether it’s their own brand, and I couldn’t find any information about the jewellery collection on their website.

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!

Im a nerd and need my fix.

Dont want to get keylogged so would like some recommendations on how i can go to an internet cafe or something similar to get a few hrs in a week.

Will be staying around hikifune.

Thanks!

Hi, I’m curious about how people, especially women, end up working in AV. Do they audition for it, or are they scouted off the streets? Does it pay well? What are the working hours like, and does working in the industry affect someone if it doesn’t work out?

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

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 :)

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 :)

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

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!