r/Tokyo

So… is anyone else lowkey stuck in Japan? lol

26F here, originally moved to Tokyo thinking “okay I’ll work here for a few years, save money, improve my Japanese, then go do my master’s degree in the US.”

Fast forward it’s now my 3rd year here, and now I’m trapped in the world’s safest convenience store simulation.

Like life is basically gym → toxic work → weekend coffee shop → golf or onsen → repeat

And now every time I seriously think about moving to the US for grad school, my brain immediately goes: “yeah but… Tokyo tho.”

I still really want to study in the US eventually (probably something tech/business related), but living in Japan feels way too comfortable and emotionally dangerous.

At this point I can’t tell if Japan is helping me grow or just gently putting me into a very aesthetic cage. Any thoughts? 🤡

Today was hot, it's been getting hotter... but the AC is not going up in many places.

The trains are barely able to keep up with the heat, and some of these stations are smoldering inside.

Even combinis, which used to be like little oases in the desert heat, are now keeping their AC low.

This is all likely because of the threat of an energy crisis caused by the conflict near the strait of hormuz.

Not looking forward to July/August at all

Hello everyone!
I am a 16-year-old female and moved to Tokyo last month. I am currently looking for a part-time job to help cover my expenses.
I am half-Japanese and hold Japanese citizenship. I can speak and write in Japanese, but I am still studying to improve my skills and prepare for the JLPT.
I would really appreciate it if anyone could recommend the best job search apps or websites for someone in my situation. Thank you so much for your help

Anyone on the train? It stopped suddenly and we all had to get off. Lots of medical or police were running up with a stretcher.

At Funabashi station

I’ve been seeing doc for my mental health but the treatments really never works out , having depression and adhd also suffering insomnia is killing me.

I tried two different type of adhd meds but none of them working but bring me more anxiety and depression

Does anyone having same problem or just live with in cuz I’m so tired and sad everyday.

Just trying to find a place to sing in Spanish and talk with people in English, Spanish or Japanese.

Found this in my notes from a few years ago: 富士本９０度公園 is a park in Kokubunji that represents the center / balancing point of Tokyo-to (not counting islands). Referred to as Tokyo’s belly button (center of gravity) 東京のへそ 【重心】. North of Kunitachi Station.

35.7103098,139.4448336

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Howdy folks, I have set up a small sharespace for folks to play board games and TTRPGs here in Tokyo. It has a large boardgame table that converts and has all the terrain and miniature you could want for your games.

A little about me. While this is a side business it's real just to keep the lights on and pay for itself, hence the modest rate of ¥1000 per hour for using the facility. I had been printing/painting all my stuff at home but the wife didn't appreciate the noise. For work I buy and renovate properties around Tokyo so when I found this small office for a steal I figured I would set it up as a hobby space for myself and friends to use. I know how much of a pain it can be to haul hobby stuff around on the train so there are also lockers available on site that can be rented if you want a secure place to keep your stuff there. I also take requests for 3d printing if you want anything specific printed out, I ask that you just pay for time/materials.

You can DM me here or on Instagram to ask about availability but Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday nights all have standing bookings.

Thanks for your time, hope to see you all there.

Over a year ago I decided to find the best pizza in the city and I think I now have a good list of places I’ve visited

27 Neapolitan pizza places:

• Massimotavio, Eifukucho
• 800 Degrees Neapolitan Pizzeria, Shinjuku
• La Piccola Tavola, Eifukucho
• Pizzeria da Peppe Napoli Sta' Ca', Kamiyacho
• RistoPizza by Napoli Sta' Ca', Kamiyacho
• Pizzeria Cantera, Tachikawa
• Seirinkan, Nakameguro
• Frey's Famous Pizzeria, Roppongi
• Pizzeria e Trattoria da ISA, Nakameguro
• Pizzeria GG, Kichijoji
• Savoy Tomato & Cheese, Azabujuban
• Pizza Studio Tamaki (PST), Higashiazabu
• L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele, Ebisu
• Pizzeria e Braceria L'Insieme, Kameido
• Pizzeria Chrocchio, Fuchu
• La Tripletta, Musashikoyama
• Bel Lino, Fuchu
• Pizzeria Ciro, Higashinakano
• Da Babbo, Ningyocho
• Pizzeria Bakka M'unica, Samezu
• Pizzeria Gtalia Da Filippo, Shakujikoen
• Da Giorgio, Ueno
• Pizzeria Kevelos, Harajuku
• 400°C Pizza Tokyo, Kagurazaka
• Tarantella da Luigi, Shirokane
• Pizza da Vinci Tokyo, Shirokanedai
• Pizza Marumo, Ebisu

5 NY pizza places:

• Nim's Pizza, Azabujuban
• Maple Pizza, Asakusa
• Rocco's New York Style Pizza, Oji
• The Pizza Tokyo, Hiroo
• Pizza Slice, Daikanyama

My top 6 is:

1. Seirinkan: Famous, but still very very good. It’s probably not authentic Neapolitan pizza, but it hits all the right notes.
2. Pizzeria GG: Probably the perfect authentic Neapolitan pizza.
3. Nim's Pizza: Honestly the only NY pizza place worth going to. It's by far the best one. Decent Buffalo wings as well.
4. Da Giorgio: Puffy and gorgeous looking pizza (but not too puffy like the top ranked pizzas)
5. La Tripletta: Very satisfying bite. Avoid the gelato tho.
6. Pizza Marumo: I'm not the biggest fan of Savoy-style pizza, but these were really good. Probably not worth booking a month in advance tho. Maybe try Pizza da Vinci Tokyo if you want decent Savoy-style pizza

These were all on-par and maybe even better than the best ones I've had in Naples.

Honorable mentions (great, but not quite in the top tier):

• Pizzeria Chrocchio
• Pizzeria e Braceria L'Insieme
• Pizzeria Gtalia Da Filippo

Hello! I want to watch the NBA finals. Is there a bar or restaurant that you recommend watching the games at? Thank you!

I live in Nakano, in a quiet neighbourhood, about 15 minutes from the nearest train station and 20 from Nakano Broadway. I've noticed over the past two years, an increase in tourists in the area (i.e. there is a new block of flats which are all short term lets next to my apartment building, and at least two more Airbnb or short term let houses in the nearby vicinity with room for up to 8 people each).

Recently, though, it's gotten bad with noise at night. Over the past week especially, a group of guys have been yelling while coming home I guess from a night out (between 2am and 4am every night). I went out to confront them on the second night but it hasn't stopped them. I found the Airbnb they're staying in today as I saw them leaving with their luggage and I'm wondering how I can make a formal complaint. It's not just me, I spoke to some of the others in my block and they also were annoyed by the noise at night. But obviously they're only here for a week or two so it's the Airbnb or homeowner who is responsible. Does anyone have any advice on what to do? I would understand if I lived next to a busy street or near a party area, but it's quite clearly a quiet place and all residential homes.

Thanks in advance .

What’s up with this hot weather. Any cool place to hang out?