Lifestyle and Society

TELL is dedicated to providing effective support and counselling services to Japan’s international community and its increasing mental health needs. TELL has a lifeline and a chat for anonymous, confidential support, and a clinic for professional counselling and children's psychological assessment.

Drag Queen Story Hour / Drag Queen Story Hour (DQSH) is a cultural and educational programme that began with the LGBT community in the USA. Today, DQSH has expanded its activities to cities in the USA and other parts of the world. In Tokyo, the Tokyo chapter of the Drag Queen Story Hour Tokyo...

Keshi Heads is the place for fans of the cult Japanese gameshow Takeshi's Castle (風雲!たけし城): in-depth info on all of Takeshi's games, complete episode guides to the original, Prime Video revival and UK series, and even an award-winning forum for you to chat with other Keshi-heads.

AnimO is an animal rescue and wildlife sanctuary located in Togane, Chiba, and run by Mina Martinez-Hoshino.

Dr Nicolas Dermota is a clinical psychologist from Vienna, Austria, and a registered psychotherapist in Japan and Europe who works mainly with the international ex-pat community and Japanese clients in Tokyo. He offers counselling and therapy for individuals and couples in English and German.

Lightboat is a website for technical trainees from Vietnam and elsewhere to learn about life in Japan: information on legal matters and local customs essential to living in Japan (in easy Japanese and Vietnamese).

A detailed guide for ex-pats to find and rent apartments in Japan. This guide includes sources, costs, and Japan-specific housing-related lingo.

The Japan-India Association (公益財団法人日印協会) is a public interest incorporated foundation contributing to the interchange between Japan and India.

A place where everyone living in Japan or thinking about life in Japan can share their experiences of life in the country, find the information they’re looking for, and feel a sense of community and support where everyone has been through that daunting fe

Buraku Liberation League (部落解放同盟中央本部) is one of the burakumin rights groups in Japan. Buraku are ethnic Japanese and descended from outcast communities of the Japanese feudal era.

Founded in Canada in 1945, the Society is non-profit, non-political and non-commercial with one objective: to promote intelligent interest in the philately and postal history of Japan and former Japanese colonies (Korea, Sakhalin [Karafuto], Taiwan), terr

Discover Nikkei is a community website about Nikkei identity, culture, and history. This project aims to provide an inviting space for the community to share, explore, and connect through diverse Nikkei stories, experiences, and perspectives. The Discover

Tokyo nightlife guide and review of late night clubs, bars, love, hotels, and eats in Tokyo.

Extinction Rebellion Japan are dedicated to pressuring the Japanese government to tell the truth about our climate emergency and reach carbon zero by 2025.

An entertainment blog that provides broad coverage of Japanese pop culture of music (J-Pop, J-Rock, etc.), celebrities, video games, doramas, and anime.

The Grand Lodge of Japan is located in the Tokyo Masonic Building, a stone’s throw from the landmark Tokyo Tower. Owned by the Masonic Foundation of Japan (formerly the Tokyo Masonic Association), the Center houses not only the Grand Lodge of Japan but al

The Lundman Wiki about buying and building a house in Tokyo.

Animal Rights Center Japan is a nonprofit organization that eliminates unethical acts like factory farming, raises issues of animal rights and animal welfare and supports ethical living that is kind to animals like being vegan.

Tokyo Metropolitan Tama Medical Center (東京都立多摩総合医療センター Tōkyō Tōritsu Tama Sōgōiryō Sentā), is a medical facility located in Musashidai, Fuchu, Tokyo. On 1 March 2010, it was relocated from Tokyo Metropolitan Fuchu Hospital and renamed. It also houses the

Motorcycle Tours in Japan: one day short guided touring, overnight guided touring. Customised fully guided motorcycle tour in Japan.