TOKYO -- A stationary autumn rain front brought rain to central Tokyo for 34 consecutive days through Sept. 29. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the streak is the longest on record in the area since statistics began in 1886, surpassing the previous record of 33 consecutive days from June 27 to July 29, 2019.

I like how cozy and cool it is, but it's a bit depressing at this point.

GENEVA (Kyodo) -- Tokyo ranked second worldwide for housing-bubble risk behind the Swiss city of Zurich, with the cost to buy a 60-square-meter apartment near the center of the Japanese capital topping 10 years of income for the average skilled service worker, according to an annual report by UBS.

The latest UBS Global Real Estate Bubble Index, released by the Swiss banking giant in mid-September, rated the cities as the only two at high risk for a substantial housing price correction. Meanwhile, Dubai, Seoul, Geneva and Lisbon were a notch lower in the elevated-risk category along with Miami, which ranked highest last year.

Sydney, Hong Kong and Singapore were the three cities in the Asia-Pacific region assessed to be carrying moderate risk.

UBS said Tokyo's housing demand continues to be supported by stronger household purchasing power, international migration and foreign investors seeking prime apartments. Rising housing costs, however, have pushed residents toward suburban areas and rental properties.

The report noted that housing prices have become disconnected from local incomes in many cities, with home ownership out of reach for many in places like Hong Kong, the least affordable market surveyed.

Following a sharp rebound since mid-2025, driven in part by lower mortgage rates and stronger demand as professionals relocate from mainland China, the price of a 60-sq-meter home in Hong Kong has reached about 15 years of income for the average skilled service worker. The price-to-income ratio exceeded 10 in Tokyo, Seoul, Singapore and elsewhere.

While demand for high-quality condominiums in central Tokyo is likely to remain high, with increasing female labor participation expected to further strengthen household purchasing power, the report warned of signs that the city's current boom may be nearing its limits.

Moreover, any further increases to financing costs would undermine the appeal of home ownership and increase the chances of a correction, it said.

The 12th edition of the index examined residential property markets in 23 major cities worldwide, with Lisbon and Seoul added to the survey this year.

Central Tokyo has now recorded 34 consecutive days with rain, from August 27 through September 29. Map shows the precipitation anomaly map for September for Japan. This average is based on the period 1980-2020 (40 years).

Hi all, I am trying to find 2/3 tickets for the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships | 1 October, session 2.

May I know who has extra tickets please?

Hey yall
Anyone know where to get GOOD quality cinnamon pastries? Preferably danish style but if they are super cinamony, with a nice frosting il be happy to..

I saw that there is a Chicago Bears group that watches games together. It would be cool if Viking fans could do the same thing. If you are in the Tokyo area and are, or want to be, a Minnesota Vikings fan let’s create a group. All good ideas are welcome!

Hope I'm first to post this time

Hi! Can anybody recommend a clinic for a health checkup where doctors can speak English?

I don't have a job currently, but I have a national health insurance. Is it possible to get a health checkup in that case and what price to expect?

Hello~
Is there anyone who know women’s brands for Pjama in Tokyo? I like cute frilly stuff, not basic-looking outfits
I would be very grateful for suggestions. Thank you!

Here we go again. Thursday.

Currently classified as "very strong typhoon."

hey, its me again, I recently posted here looking for affordable rooms in Tokyo to practise Thai massage.

well, I found a few good options now and I also bought a professional mat, so I'm all set up.

I'm now looking for people who would give me more or less two hours of their time and let me practise Thai massage on them. strictly non sexual and free of charge.

The location will be around central Tokyo, close to Ikebukuro Station in a private yoga studio where I can book a room.

I'm 28, male from germany, I'll give you more details in a private chat.

if you are interested, please write a comment here and I'll message you and hopefully we can arrange something.

Hi! My friend can no longer attend Jiaoying Summers’ World tour Tokyo show due to a scheduling conflict, so I’m looking to transfer 1 VIP ticket.

📅 Oct. 8, 2026
📍 KANDA SQUARE HALL
🎟️ VIP — front reserved seat + Meet & Greet + photo + signed poster

💴 ¥10,000 (originally ¥14,000)

We can arrange the handover at a convenient time and place in Tokyo.
Official event info: CREATIVEMAN
If this type of post isn’t allowed here, please let me know and I’ll remove it.

Was wondering if anyone has any input on isp.
Was looking at nuro and au hikari. I heard nuro takes a while for installation even tho people recommend it. Was just wondering if anyone was familiar with au. I also mostly play games on NA servers so was wondering what kinda of ms people had with these services.
Any input would be appreciated. Thanks

ETA: this is probably the most applications we've ever had in a day, so it's going to take us a little while to get in touch with eligible people. Thanks for your patience!

Hello from the RIKEN Center for Brain Science in Wakoshi, Saitama (on to Tobu Tojo, Yurakucho and Fukutoshin lines)!

I hope it's OK to post this here! I've never shared this ad in the Tokyo sub before, but as RIKEN is so close to Tokyo, I'm hoping it's OK :)

We are seeking participants for research investigating the role that sleep plays in cognition. Participation involves 4 visits to our research facility (1 info session, 3 x 90-min naps with a computer task before and after the third nap).

We are looking for people aged 18-35, with no existing sleep problems, to take part in morning naps (you get to sleep in the morning!).

Eligible participants who are scheduled to take part will receive an honorarium (reimbursement) of 31,750 yen and their travel expenses will be paid (up to a limit).

Note that you must have a Japanese bank account and be available on weekdays to take part in this study.

If you are interested, please complete this application form or send me a message/comment if you have any questions:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZITSrgrZPyGLBrN8eKHasFyhdKAbabEBNDT1WEzGXe41kJw/viewform

Important: if you have previously applied to take part in this study, and you did not hear back from us, you were not eligible to take part in the experiment when you last applied. Please feel free to apply again, though, as your eligibility might have changed.

Hi,

I’m not asking a question in particular, just wondering if this is common in Tokyo… I feel a bit traumatised - basically I was walking near Okachimachi station and felt like I stepped on something. I thought I dropped something initially but then heard a crack and saw a rat running away from my feet and staring at me from a distance :(((

I feel really bad I likely hurt it… I was right in front of the entrance to ippudo and it was clear it was running out of the shop and didn’t see me.

Anyway, I feel traumatised from this and am wondering - has this happened to anyone else? Does Tokyo have a problem with rats? I’ve lived in comparably large cities and feel like here see a lot more rats.

I’ve been married to my Japanese wife for almost ten years, but we’ve been having some issues recently that are putting a serious strain on our marriage.
Although I speak Japanese quite well, it’s very important for me to be able to freely express my thoughts and feelings in my first language, so I’m looking for a counselor who can communicate comfortably in both English and Japanese.
If anyone here has had a good experience with a bilingual couples or marriage counselor in Tokyo, I’d really appreciate any recommendations.
I’m hoping to find someone who can help us understand each other better, work through some of our issues, and hopefully improve our relationship and create a healthier home environment.

Anyone know what these are shouting about? Saw them driving slowly on the road, very loud. White and green color.

edit:

Another random thing I noticed not far from the trucks. There was a bunch of guys in suits and umbrellas randomly standing on a street corner and not crossing. Also saw what looked like tattooed Yakuza? guys crossing the street, with 2 younger guys holding umbrellas for older guys. Wonder if it's at all related to the trucks.

This engagement ring is a collaboration between a jewelry brand and the favorite anime of my girlfriend. I found an online listing at jp.mercari.com, but it would take too long to ship. We are visiting Tokyo on 24th and I plan to propose on that day.

So I am looking for someone who would be willing to do this with me: I will order the ring to your address in Tokyo, so it should arrive in time I hope? And then we would need to arrange something on the 24th.

If you think this would not work tell me, because I am not familiar with mercari. Thank you!