photos . i’m no animal rights person. i’m really nihilistic and let be kinda guy. i know we murder millions of chicks every day to munch on. i wasn’t gonna post anything until i saw all the kids playing with dead chicks there. most posts in other thread are immediately calling me a whiner. i’m not whining. literally my thread title is “is this normal lol?” so im not whining. i did report it to the city tho via email because i am allowed an opinion even if its wrong. and to me seeing kids playing around dead animals after 8 hours in the sun in a box was enough for me. i have lived in tokyo for 10 years and this was a first for me.

I was exiting the train station when a few people, one of whom was carrying their small child, dashed past me. At first I thought it was just a family in a rush, but as I got out of the station (the North Exit), I realised that EVERYONE was running away. A hoard of people were running away from the station and across the road, and the police (there’s a koban right there) made some kind of announcement but I couldn’t catch it. I was so scared that there had been an attack or that there was an emergency so I also ran down the road a little to get away from that area.

I’ve been searching online throughout the day to see if there was an incident or an event, but nothing is coming up. Apparently there was a small fire about 10 mins away from the station, but it can’t have been that. No one was screaming, so maybe they could have been running to get somewhere instead? But again, I can’t find any events that I think would have made crowds of people run as fast as possible to get there!

I’m just wondering if anyone knows because I’m so puzzled about it!

BANGKOK (Kyodo) -- The International Monetary Fund projects that Japan's nominal gross domestic product, measured in U.S. dollars, will be overtaken by India and Britain in 2027, falling from fourth to sixth place globally.

Since 2023, Japan has ranked fourth behind the United States, China and Germany. The IMF's GDP projections were released earlier this month, amid the yen's continuing weakness against the U.S. dollar and sluggish Japanese economic growth.

According to the IMF's World Economic Outlook, Japan's nominal GDP is projected at $4.3419 trillion in 2026 and $4.4676 trillion in 2027. For both years, the calculations appear to have been based on an exchange rate in the range of 158 yen to the dollar.

Meanwhile, India's GDP is expected to reach $4.5211 trillion in 2027, jumping from sixth to fourth place globally.

In the key quarterly report released in April, the IMF had projected that Britain would overtake Japan in 2029. However, it is now forecasting British GDP at $4.4889 trillion in 2027.

While Japan's real economic growth is projected at 0.7 percent in both 2026 and 2027, India's economy is expected to expand 7 percent on a fiscal year basis in both years. The report said that "India remains among the fastest-growing major economies," driven by "resilient domestic demand and robust services activity."

The report said Britain's economy is likely to grow 1.3 percent in 2026 and 1.2 percent in 2027.

Japan had long held the No. 2 spot globally, but following China's rapid growth, it fell to third place in 2010 and was overtaken by Germany in 2023, slipping to fourth place.

Hey all, me and my brother are working on opening a little matcha café here in Tokyo. We want to have some small squared pound cakes on the menu (like French quatre-quarts) with a few original flavors that go with matcha but none of us know much about cakes.

So if you’re a pastry chef and that sounds like something you’d be into, send me a DM! We’d pay for your time of course. I speak English, French and Japanese so whatever works for you.

Hi all! I currently live in Ikebukuro, which is already on the outskirts, however I am trying to find very quiet areas to live as I have a hearing disability. I'd appreciate your ideas! I've already tried going to places closer to Minato and Kichijoji etc but maybe I've missed something?

Arigatooo

I’ll be in town briefly, and I would like to find shops that sell old car memorabilia or parts like steering wheels etc. Is there a neighborhood where I’m more likely to encounter this sort of thing, like you can find old video games and electonrics in Akihabara for example?

I lost my wallet on mt Takao, has someone an idea how I approach getting it back, who should I call, I tried the cable car station, but they didn't answer

Brewer fan from Milwaukee hoping to catch some of the World Series while I am in Japan. Any recommendations?

I am an experienced driver and I recently moved to Tokyo. I want to drive but I am kinda afraid of being confused. Has anyone had experience with lessons for people who know how to drive but need to learn the right had way?

Since when did Waymo’s start expanding overseas and is it actually a Waymo or something else?

Adequately placed next to the literal 💩 toy though.

I’m a skater here in Tokyo and I get kicked out of places within 10 minutes. Can anyone recommend me spots within the Shinjuku and Shibuya area where I won’t get kicked out so fast!?

was there even a quake?

I've been a long-term tenant in Tokyo on a standard lease, which was renewed last year (after a compromise increase) for 2 more years, and have a 100% on-time payment record.

Out of nowhere, the landlord has sent a formal registered letter directly to me, which normally this would be sent via the managing agent. This is the first time I have received direct communication from him. The letter, demands a large rent and maintenance fee increase, effective immediately, with the reason stated as the rent hasn't been reviewed for "xx" years, and that the current maintenance fee doesn't cover his costs. There's no supporting evidence and no offer to discuss it, and is just asking me to add the increase difference to the next payment.

As I understand it, a he can request an increase mid-lease, but it has to be justified, and if both sides can't agree, he has to take it to court mediation.

For anyone who's been through this:

1. How did it play out?
2. Do I need to send a registered letter back to him declining his request.
3. Should I contact the managing agent to ask them if they know about the letter?

Appreciate any insight on this and would like to know what I should and more importantly, should not do.

Thank you

So, my co-worker and I both applied and each got two tickets, not realizing the other was getting tickets. Oops.
If anyone is interested in going, send me a PM!

Or if you already have tickets for the show, we can all meet up!

Hello friends! I’d like to join an improv class. I think it would be a great place to practice Japanese and make new friends. Does anyone have any recommendations near the Tsukiji area?

Top places on Tabelog always have ridiculous lines or reservations into next century. High ratings on Google mean nothing; usually just foreigners happy there's an English menu and no idea what good ramen tastes like.

Felt like a few years ago, when I was visiting, any ramen place I went to was at least halfway decent. Now I've been living here for a few months, it's just disappointment after disappointment.

Maybe I'm just unlucky. Can't wait to get downvoted to hell.

I've been running a business in tokyo since 2008 at the same location was on a 5 year contract until corona when they suddenly shortened it to 3 years,

But this time, 2 weeks before my renewal date, my landlord contacted the estate agent and told them he's insisting on a 100,000 yen PCM price rise from the current 290,000 to 390,000 PCM!! seriously, wtf!

I know this is not on and there are some protections for tennants. next week I will get advice from the city hall because it's absolutely impossible for me to move out within 2 weeks and I can't afford the new rent.

Anyone faced anything similar... note this is not a residence.

UPDATE:

Thank you all for taking the time to share your thoughts and experiences! I've learned that whether I choose this neighborhood or somewhere else, I need to reconsider my approach and be more flexible about things like pricing, what I offer, and my expectations.

I'm really glad I asked here before making such a big commitment. Thanks again, everyone!

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hi everyone! I’m a Pilates instructor who recently relocated to Tokyo after teaching in NYC. I’m considering opening a small private Pilates studio in Kiyosumi Shirakawa, about an 8-minute walk from the station.
I’m curious how accessible this location feels to people living in different parts of Tokyo, particularly those who prefer English-speaking instructors.
Would you consider traveling there regularly for private sessions, or would the location be a deterrent?
Sessions would likely be around ¥12,000–13,000.