Scams and other things to be careful about are well documented online for most places. However, not much is written about Japan and Tokyo. Any hints?

posted by  Tanuki | 8 years, 4 months ago | 2 comments

I have heard things like "AirBnB is not legal in Japan". But I know that many people use it, so this can't be true.

What are important things to remember when using AirBnB in Japan?

posted by  Tanuki | 8 years, 4 months ago | 2 comments

What are favourite activities for the New Year's Eve and the New Year, in Japan? What do people do?

posted by  Yubi | 8 years, 4 months ago | 1 comment

I just visited Postal Museum Japan in Tokyo Sky Tree Town. If you are interested in postal services, this is a must-see museum that is easy to access.

There are exhibits from all stages of the Japan…

posted by  Yubi | 8 years, 4 months ago | 0 comments

As a newlywed in the 1980s, a Japanese martial arts master named Ichiro expected only good things. He and his wife, Tomoko, lived among the cherry blossoms in Saitima, a prosperous city just outside …

posted by  banzaitokyo | 8 years, 4 months ago | 1 comment

If the cost is such a big issue, Tokyo should not have made a bid in the first place.

What do ordinary Japanese citizens think about this issue?

posted by  Tanuki | 8 years, 4 months ago | 1 comment

Accidents caused by elderly drivers in Japan are on the increase, as described in this article.

Despite the narrow roads, accident rates in Japan are fairly low compared to the other places that I h…

posted by  Yubi | 8 years, 4 months ago | 2 comments

Any interesting Xmas events or activities in Japan, particularly around Tokyo?

posted by  Tanuki | 8 years, 4 months ago | 2 comments

I have just received these cool stickers let me know if you'd like one :)

Update: here's what the sticker looks like on my mac:

posted by  banzaitokyo | 8 years, 4 months ago | 2 comments

I am sorry for the week that our website was offline and that it took us so long to bring it back. In spite of all our efforts we were not able to restore the last month of posts. Unfortunately ev…

posted by  banzaitokyo | 8 years, 4 months ago | 3 comments