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.

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?

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 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

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.

It's for my band. I would appreciate any tips!

I’m trying to watch this dodgers game right now but no one seems to be streaming it. Anyone have any recommendations? A bar or something?

I mean wards like Katsushika and Adachi. I have not been to the west. Sometimes I just come back from the city center by foot, I take my 3 hours and walk up to here.

The streets are narrow, all the houses are different one from another, you feel safe and in a zombie dystopia in the same time. I listen to ambient music and walk, staring at all the little details that every corner presents. It's like a big ordered maze, you can smell the wood and humid fragrance here, you can appreciate the unexpected little and well kept zen gardens that pop out of the houses. If I get thirsty I drink something from one of the countless machines, searching for weird and rare drinks (yesterday I found one selling caramel puddings in a can).

Only a tourist could have the time to do this, but it's mesmerising. Maybe it will be the fondest memory I have of this city.

Got a spare ticket for Odyssey at Grand Cinema Sunshine Ikebukuro today at 16:25. Not the best seat, but it's in row H. Anyone want it?

Hey everyone. Just wondering if anyone here at /r/Tokyo is taking part in the Yamathon this coming Saturday.

It's be the second time for me (participated last year too).

Hoping to exchange tips and tricks. My team (well, by best friend and I) did the counter clockwise route last year. Any experience with the clock wise route? What has been your finish time?

Thankfully, there's no rain forecast for this Saturday. Last year, we got caught in a couple of rain showers. It was not fun walking around in wet socks and shoes.

Our start time is 8 am. Best of luck if you're participating.

Edit - we'll be in matching gray shirts with big logos at the first and the back, black shorts and bright orange shoes. See you there.

Very random, but has anyone been to Costco in Kawasaki recently and seen if they have Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt in stock?

Recently I haven't been able to find it anywhere - online, or in-person 😭 I feel like Costco used to stock it, but wanted to see if anyone has spotted it before I make the trip.

Cost me 8000+ with fees, I can't go, so I'll sell for 5,000. DM me! https://boilerroom.tv/session/tokyo-26-sun/

EDIT: Sold 1, I have 1 left!

I’ve lived practically next to it for nearly 4 years and only just decided to check it out for my wife’s birthday. Weather was great!

Just sent this from the Marunouchi / Tokyo Station Post Office! I was originally hoping to get the Tokyo Tower commemorative stamp, but ended up getting this one instead. Really happy with how it turned out, especially with the matching stamp!

Does anyone have a favorite fukeiin around Tokyo? I’m looking for pretty ones to add to my list for next time.

I’m planning on moving back to Tokyo in December, and I’m curious what the indie scene is like in Tokyo these days. I’m into 90’s indie bands like The Breeders, Luna, Yo La Tengo, Teenage Fanclub. Newer artists I like are MJ Lenderman, Mitski, The Lemon Twigs. I also love 70’s rock like Big Star, T Rex and Boston.

I grew up in Tokyo, so I speak Japanese fluently and I used to hang out a lot in Kichijoji and Shibuya. I’ve heard good things about Koenji and Shimokitazawa live houses but never been able to catch a show.

I’m in an indie band myself, and currently play music around the Midwest. I’m hoping to play some music in Tokyo once I get settled, so I would love some advice on how to reach out to venues and book shows.

Based on my music taste, what are some local bands or venues I should check out?

-Edit-
If anyone is interested in joining my band, message me and I’ll send you links to our songs! Looking for drummer, bassist and maybe guitar too! Inspired by the Breeders, New Wave and Twee sounds but emphasis on Kim Deal haha she rocks

Today while I was walking down the street I saw a young woman approaching the train station with what I can only describe as a sign hanging around her neck. The sign was partially obscured but appeared to have numbers on it and the name "Lilu" which is a Girl's Bar down the same street she was walking from. I am 98% certain that she was not a promoter as I have never seen promoters outside that bar, which means she must work inside, but then what is the purpose of the sign?

Ok this might be a long shot but I was wondering if anyone was familiar with this restaurant in Tokyo. According to google maps its in Chiyoda City and the name appears as Almond (喫茶 アーモンド).

I was in Tokyo a couple of years ago and was staying near this restaurant and went there for breakfast several times. I'm an artist and when I travel I sometimes bring a sketch book. The restaurant had a really cool vibe and I ended up doing a quick sketch of it. At the end of my meal I showed it to the owner who was this really nice woman. We couldn't communicate much due to the language difference but I offered to give her the sketch and she accepted. I thought it was a nice interaction but didn't think she would remember me.

However, next time I went there she had framed my small sketch and put it on the counter near the register. She had bought some Yayoi Kusama items as a gift for me. I thought it was really sweet and I asked if I could take her picture with my camera.

Anyway the reason Im posting here is because I ended up doing a proper painting of that photo. I would love to find a way to get her a picture of it. I tried to find an email for the business but they seem like an old school place and don't have one. If anyone is familiar with the restaurant or owners I would love to see what I could to get them a print.

I have noticed over the last few weeks there are many police officers at Iidabashi station (both between the Tozai and the Yurakucho lines and inside the ticket gates) seemingly stopping Asians and asking them questions, sometimes ganging up on them to search their bags around the end of day rush hour (16:00-18:30).

I don’t know why, but just thought I would share my observations for anyone who doesn’t feel like getting racially profiled and harassed.