Where can I buy one of those Timbuk2 laptop messenger bags in Japan? [more inside]
posted on Aug 31, 2008 - 9 answers

Should I spend two weeks in January in Japan or Thailand? [more inside]
posted on Aug 28, 2008 - 12 answers

I'm moving to Tokyo for 3 months. What should I know (and bring) that they don't tell you in the books? [more inside]
posted on Aug 5, 2008 - 19 answers

Tokyo for a week in mid-September. What must I see and/or do? [more inside]
posted on Jul 29, 2008 - 6 answers

Does anyone here know what documents, besides your passport and visa, are needed at the border entry into Japan? [more inside]
posted on Jul 13, 2008 - 9 answers

I'll visit Tokyo in late August to attend a training course. Business attire is recommended. Help! [more inside]
posted on Jul 11, 2008 - 6 answers

Tokyo Damage Report's list of shows and venues has sold me on going to see bands play while I'm in Japan, are there any resources like this for cities besides Tokyo? [more inside]
posted on Jul 6, 2008 - 6 answers

Planning a trip to Tokyo/Kyoto towards the end of May and I'm looking for suggestions for great places to stay for two nights in Kyoto (inexpensive to moderately priced) as well as don't miss sights/restaurants in Tokyo and Kyoto. We will be there for about two weeks.
posted on Apr 22, 2008 - 21 answers

Darkrooms in Tokyo? [more inside]
posted on Apr 13, 2008 - 2 answers

Bookfilter: I'm chasing books, stories, novels that prominently feature either Tokyo or Vancouver as settings. Please no Lonely Planet / Pilot Guides... [more inside]
posted on Mar 23, 2008 - 20 answers

I'm planning a trip to Tokyo mid-April and I'll be flying back to LHR on Apr 29th, which is Showa Day and the beginning of the Golden Week.
I'm told Narita is best avoided on that day, so I'm wondering if it's better to fly back a day earlier or, alternatively, a day later to make the most of any Showa day festivals.
Are there any festivals going on in Tokyo on that day? and, do museums, shops, etc stay open during Showa day?
posted on Mar 17, 2008 - 3 answers

Living cheap in Tokyo? [more inside]
posted on Mar 5, 2008 - 10 answers

Calling all Japan MeFites as well as you real estate mavens...I'm thinking of buying a house here in Tokyo, and I need some advice. [more inside]
posted on Mar 2, 2008 - 6 answers

I am in Tokyo as we speak, on business for two more days. I am in the Kayobacho district, one metro stop away from Ginza... though Saturday will see me taking an early train to Kamakura. I am looking for two things: an amazing toy store and an amazing bookstore. Suggestions?
posted on Jan 31, 2008 - 9 answers

How can I, an American, get money to travel to Japan? - Ideally I'd like to go through arts & humanities grants, cultural exchange programs, or visiting artist/musician programs, but other forms of travel funding assistance would be great too. Bonus mefi: how can an American musician (electronic, pop, club) find venues, promoters, DJ's, clubnights, etc, that can lead to a performance while visiting Japan/Tokyo.? [more inside]
posted on Jan 31, 2008 - 4 answers

Where in Tokyo can my friend-of-a-friend watch the 2008 Super Bowl, not live at 0800 local time, but instead at a reasonable time in the evening? [more inside]
posted on Jan 31, 2008 - 2 answers

Going to Tokyo during the first week of August. I really want to see some New Media/Digital art. Where should I go? What should I see? [more inside]
posted on Jan 30, 2008 - 5 answers

Can anyone recommend where to find a job in Tokyo? [more inside]
posted on Jan 30, 2008 - 8 answers

One day layover in Tokyo, New Years Eve. Where to party? [more inside]
posted on Dec 7, 2007 - 9 answers

Where is all the unique nightlife in Tokyo? [more inside]
posted on Nov 4, 2007 - 22 answers

The two of us are in Tokyo through November 8, being tourists. Are there any social opportunities for hanging out with other English-speakers (e.g. cheap organized tours, group outings for karaoke, etc.)? [more inside]
posted on Oct 31, 2007 - 4 answers

Can you help solve a somewhat bizarre and mysterious crime? [more inside]
posted on Oct 2, 2007 - 58 answers

Cool/Interesting Tokyo restaurants, bars and hangouts for someone who knows Japan [more inside]
posted on Sep 27, 2007 - 8 answers

I am going to a conference at the Four Seasons Hotel at Chinzan-so in Tokyo. I can't afford to stay there. Any recommendations of nearby hotels that are cheaper?
posted on Sep 17, 2007 - 5 answers

3 nights in Tokyo, where should I eat? Where must I eat? [more inside]
posted on Sep 13, 2007 - 22 answers

I am visiting Tokyo next week. I have a few questions inside on where to stay and what to do. [more inside]
posted on Sep 10, 2007 - 9 answers

How long did it take to fly from London (England) to Tokyo (Japan) in 1973? For bonus points how much did it cost? Were there differences between the airlines at the time?
posted on Aug 31, 2007 - 4 answers

I will be in Tokyo from Sept 16 to Sept 23. Will I be able to climb Mt. Fuji or will it be closed off? [more inside]
posted on Aug 9, 2007 - 7 answers

What's it like for a 30-something blue-collar type American to live/work in Tokyo?
posted on Jul 30, 2007 - 9 answers

How can I get tickets to see a particular theater show in Tokyo? [more inside]
posted on Jul 2, 2007 - 2 answers

Is there a good English library in Tokyo? What about used bookstores? [more inside]
posted on Jun 14, 2007 - 10 answers

I'm looking for a cheap meetup venue for 20 to 30 people on a weekday morning in central Tokyo. It would also be nice if the space was big enough to fit [more inside]
posted on Jun 6, 2007 - 10 answers

What kind of sushi knife should I buy in Tokyo, and where? [more inside]
posted on Jun 5, 2007 - 6 answers

SarinGasFilter: in the Aum Shinrikyo sarin gas attack on the Tokyo subway in 1995, 5 team members released a total of 5.5 litres of liquid sarin at 5 different locations. According to this Wikipedia article, "a single drop of sarin the size of the head of a pin can kill an adult," yet the total deaths = 12. Were Aum Shinrikyo aware that their sarin was spectacularly bad/ impure/ degraded, or were they aiming for significantly more fatalities?
posted on May 16, 2007 - 9 answers

I'm thinking about a relocation from London to Tokyo. How does the cost of living compare between the two? [more inside]
posted on Apr 10, 2007 - 10 answers

How can I find information (dates, location) about Design Week in Tokyo so that I can make my travel plans? [more inside]
posted on Mar 28, 2007 - 5 answers

I was off to Kyoto by myself to see the cherry blossoms, till a friend decided to come too. Now I've cancelled my single room accommodation and because of the mere weeks to go, we can't get a booking... I need help - google fails me! [more inside]
posted on Feb 14, 2007 - 18 answers

I'm off to Tokyo in a few months and would love to read some interesting books about/set there before I go... [more inside]
posted on Jan 15, 2007 - 17 answers

What do the Japanese eat for breakfast in Tokyo? [more inside]
posted on Jan 12, 2007 - 39 answers

20-something woman wants to visit Japan for two weeks, alone. Doesn't speak Japanese (but can learn), has never visited Asia. Feasible? [more inside]
posted on Jan 8, 2007 - 31 answers

Tokyo (Shibuya) Love Hotel for Foreigners? [more inside]
posted on Dec 7, 2006 - 7 answers

I'm going to Japan next week. I've already reviewed the general "what should I do?" threads, and those have been great, but I have some specific requests and questions. [more inside]
posted on Nov 18, 2006 - 20 answers

Help me travel to the future (in Tokyo)! [more inside]
posted on Nov 4, 2006 - 18 answers

looking for new things to do in tokyo... [more inside]
posted on Nov 2, 2006 - 8 answers

I need to estimate and compare the expense of a two-week business trip to the following cities: Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Beijing. [more inside]
posted on Oct 31, 2006 - 5 answers

I'm going on vacation to Japan for the first time next month. Can anyone recommend a nice hotel? [more inside]
posted on Oct 23, 2006 - 14 answers

I need an Irish gift (or alternative) for a Japanese wedding, next Saturday. Must be able to arrange in time. Help, there's more inside...... [more inside]
posted on Oct 23, 2006 - 6 answers

Tokyo Ryokan - Looking for a nice family owned Ryokan for a stay in Tokyo. If you've had a good experience with one, please recommend. [more inside]
posted on Aug 22, 2006 - 3 answers

Tokyo or Kyoto shopping filter: On a mission for boxwood combs. Do people have any suggestions on where to purchase traditional, handmade combs in Kyoto or Tokyo? I have some names and addresses however, the information maybe way dated. [more inside]
posted on Aug 10, 2006 - 3 answers

Thoughts on doing a year long foreign exchange stint at Keio University in Tokyo, Japan. [more inside]
posted on May 22, 2006 - 6 answers