I have an artist friend, and her birthday is coming up. Can anyone recommend good quality art stores?

Hi all- I have an urgent and strange request. I am going back to America tomorrow evening. Housekeepers bundled up my favorite stuffed animal that my now Fiancé (proposed on this trip) got me 6 years ago, and sent it off to the laundry factory. They do not know if they will be able to get it back to me in time before i leave tomorrow afternoon.

I will pay whatever necessary if someone can go to the hotel and pick him up and ship him back to me. If anyone is seriously able to do this for me, please let me know. Thank you so much.

Hello. I have 1 VIP Gold Standing ticket for Linkin Park live in Japan on the 12th of February. I really have an urgent matter and won’t be able to attend.

I’m not a reseller or not trying to make money. I’ll sell the ticket as it is and definitely would do COD.

Hi! I moved to Tokyo a few months ago and while I'm trying to learn Japanese as fast as I can I still have a long way to go.

I've always loved coffee but I'm now getting more and more into it, so I was thinking about doing a proper coffee/barista training or workshop to take my coffee knowledge and skills to the next level. I don't need a certificate or anything as I don't plan to work as a barista for now, but I just want to learn a new hobby.

I've seen a few seminars and courses in Tokyo but all of them are held in Japanese (fair, of course), so I was wondering if someone knows about any that might be held in English?

Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone! I’m new to Tokyo and looking for recommendations for an English-speaking gynecologist who can assist with IUD-related services. If anyone has a good experience or knows a reliable doctor, I’d really appreciate your help. Thanks in advance!

preferably farm direct/ not too expensive, going out to buy milk every 2 days is a pain.. or any suggestion? we dont live close to any Costco.

Hey guys, could you recommend a repair shop to fix my record player in Tokyo? I think I need to replace the needle. Thanks!

I've been collecting these on Instagram. Thought I'd put them here in case anyone else is looking. If you know of one, leave them here.

I've included artists permanent (at the time) in Tokyo and studios. I also listed guest artist as the time of this writing--Feb 2025. I have found that many artists will go back to do a guest spot. So if you like their work, keep checking their feed.

Permanent Tokyo—some of these are individual artists, some are studios.

https://www.instagram.com/gm_tattooart_jp/

https://www.instagram.com/peaz_tokyotattoo?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

https://www.instagram.com/lauraanunnaki?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

https://www.instagram.com/nika_jugemutattoo?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

https://www.instagram.com/jugemu.tattoo?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

https://www.instagram.com/tattoo_shiryudoh/

https://www.instagram.com/hyakki_tokyotattoo?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

https://www.instagram.com/innn_?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

https://www.instagram.com/chihiro_tattoo_st?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

https://www.instagram.com/strokerchi?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

https://www.instagram.com/suztattoo?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

https://www.instagram.com/akatsuki_tattooer?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

https://www.instagram.com/studiomuscat?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

https://www.instagram.com/tokyothreetides?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

https://www.instagram.com/baontattoo?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Guest artists

https://www.instagram.com/mooongnyum_tattoo?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

https://www.instagram.com/p/DEh0ZmyT6ql/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

https://www.instagram.com/p/C_-Tv7wPW3B/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

https://www.instagram.com/dahlia_tattooist?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

https://www.instagram.com/kiki.ink_?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Hi everyone! Not sure if this is where to post, but I'm wondering if anyone's heard of lactic acid (vaginal product) being sold anywhere in Tokyo? It's sold back in Canada to help with bacterial vaginosis symptoms. Thank you!!!!

Hey guys. I’m going to be moving out of an apartment in July (been living there less than a year). Already agreed to pay fee for moving earlier than a year. The only thing I am worried about is the moving out cost. I have a cat and my deposit was 140 000 yen. I’m most likely not getting my deposit back, but what I’m worried about is the additional fee due to pet breeding. When I talked to my agency they said that if there are any damages done by my cat I’ll pay additionally. Now my cat is well mannered so she didn’t scratch anything. The only issue I have is flooring. There are many starches and dents on the flooring. And in some part the floor was damaged most likely due to water? I documented it on the check list they give you and sent it to them. But I forgot to send pictures. How screwed am I? Any advise I should do before moving out? Everything else is basically pristine.

It’s not broken or anything, it’s just that the card quality seems terrible. The corners are peeling already. I got it last September when they released new Suica cards. I wonder if they’re willing to replace it while retaining the card number and balance I have?

Edit: Thanks for all the helpful comments. I’ve considered setting it up on my phone but I use the card at work to clock in and out (yes, Suica/ICs have that function too) and a card is more convenient to bring around in an office setting. I don’t want to use multiple cards at the moment as well. I’ll consider the other advices. Thanks! Turning off the notifs now.

Good Day,

I live in Japan, but one of my hobbies have always been digging around and exploring. Does anyone have any suggestions of locations that allow digging or looking around for minerals or fossils in japan?

Thanks for your time 🙏✨️

Hey everyone! My wife and I will be buying a used condo/マンション soon, and while it’s in a great shape overall, we are considering of doing some minor-ish renovation.

While we have some ideas on some things we may want to do (simple things like changing the wallpaper to setting up a walk-in closet), we are hoping to hear some input from people who have done it before.

So here it is:

• What were you glad of doing?
• What do you regret doing/not doing?

And why for either?

To add context: Not thinking of a full on renovation of the entire place, and budget is flexible but let’s say under 5million.

I was diagnosed with hemorrhoids, its not painful all the time rather than a little bit of annoyance here end there, mostly happened after bowel movement. The doctor doing the thorough exam introduce me to a hospital 山田記念病院 in Sumida. He said i should go check and if necessary , do a surgery. Since this is the 1st time i have a serious health issue in Japan, im a bit worry about the cost. Looking on google , it said ranging from 3man to 30man. Have anyone had this surgery before that i can ask a few thing , thanks.

https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250131_17/

i was looking into it for a less selective international school since i’m graduating with a GED and no SAT or ACT scores. Is it even worth applying to or will i regret it the second i arrive?

Hello,

Pretty much what the title says. I am looking for recommendations on salons or stylists that deal with cutting curly hair. Everytime I try to search for something, everyone just suggests Kiyoko from Nepenji. I understand she's great, but I'm in dire need of a haircut and she's either booked out or not in the country.

I'm not entirely sure on my hair type. I believe it's 3B. Thank you so much in advance.

I know people gatekeep, but what’s the best yakiniku you’ve been to in Tokyo. Bonus points if it’s Viking (食べ放題)

My leeCooper boot's soul is starting to crack, Anyway i can get it fixed in tokyo? Or is this goodbye for it?

Hey if you’re a fan of Banksy and street art there’s a cool exhibition running through March 23 at Shibuya Stream Hall called “Stream of Banksy Effect - Street Art (R)Evoluion”. It features around 100 works by 50 artists including Banksy, Haring, Basquiat, and local Japanese street artists. There are live painting performances on certain days as well.

More information here:

https://metropolisjapan.com/events/stream-of-banksy-effect-evolution-revolution-street-art/

https://niewmedia.com/en/news/058194/

Hi everyone!! I’m desperate so posting here in hopes of being able to get help - would anyone have any leads on getting an interpreter last minute? I had a pretty bad skiing injury and the clinic I am at is able to schedule me in for an MRI at 6:20/6:50pm today if I have someone with me who can speak or read Japanese (I unfortunately can do neither). Willing to compensate!!

I want to get masseter botox in Tokyo (specifically places that give out Korean botox), but everywhere that I have looked they do not accept non-Japanese speaking patients (totally understandable). I was looking at Bianca Clinic or Kojimachi Dermatology & Plastic Surgery Clinic but the google reviews are like 3/5 stars which concerns me. Does anyone know of a place in Tokyo that accepts english speaking patients, with good reviews, and gives out Korean botox (since it's the most affordable)? Thank you!

Hello, I just started working in tokyo and had to get a commuter pass from yoga station den en toshi line to sasasuka keio line and I did it, used the card to enter and got off at saasasuka but when I tried to touch and leave at sasasuka it didn't work and I asked station staff they asked me to pay about 500 yen, not still not sure will it be okay?

Thanks everyone, I figured out my line and I'll stick to this one I guess, it goes to sheboya then transfer to ino line then to keio line.

I appreciate you all