Is the Japan pension fund safe?

I heard it lost a huge amount of money last year. How is this going to affect local and expat workers?

posted by  Tanuki | 8 years, 11 months ago | 1 comment


Is the Japan pension fund alright?

I heard it list a huge amount of money last year. How is this going to affect local news expat workers?

posted by  Tanuki | 8 years, 11 months ago | 0 comments


What are good non-alcoholic drinks to try when in Japan?

My favorite is Ramune (Lemonade), in its classic glass bottle.

Ama-sake (sweet sake with no alcohol) is good in cold seasons.

posted by  Yubi | 8 years, 11 months ago | 2 comments


False Alarm for Tokyo M9 Earthquake?

m9 Tokyo Big Earthquake

There has just been a false alarm for a M9 megaquake under Tokyo. At least I hope that it was a false alarm. Why such a mistake may happen?

posted by  banzaitokyo | 8 years, 11 months ago | 2 comments


Interesting machines for agricultural work?

Japan has always been ahead in designing machines for agriculture. I particularly like the machines that sort "edamame"

Now there is a company that plans to use drones (UAVs) for agriculture.

Any i…

posted by  Yubi | 8 years, 11 months ago | 2 comments


Tokyo Walking Distances Projected to Subway Map

Tokyo Walking Subway Here's an impressive effort of projecting walking distances to Tokyo underground map. It appears that things are often more close than we imagine!

Here's the original article

posted by  banzaitokyo | 8 years, 11 months ago | 1 comment


What are the interesting summer events and activities that you have taken part?

If you can travel to Hokkaido, the coastal and mountain areas have mild weather. Outdoor activities are not that tiring. My. Takao has a nature trail that is somewhat shaded. The yagyu nature trail …

posted by  Tanuki | 8 years, 11 months ago | 1 comment


Is it the end of "tsuyu" (rainy season) today?

Someone said that today is the official end of tsuyu (rainy season) in Tokyo. If that is true, is the change is really noticeable? What's coming next - sunny days? ;)

posted by  banzaitokyo | 8 years, 11 months ago | 2 comments


what's the best shop in akiba to find vintage video games ?

and eventually to sell some old stuff too

posted by  mts | 8 years, 11 months ago | 4 comments


Does anyone know a good place to see sunflowers?

With the hot summer coming, there is nothing much to see other than for the fireworks. But one thing I haven't seen so far is a large sunflower field.

Can anyone recommend a good place that is easy …

posted by  Yubi | 8 years, 11 months ago | 3 comments

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