Where to Celebrate Halloween in Japan
Halloween in Japan means costume parties, cosplay meetups, and live music in Tokyo, Osaka, and other cities. Find events on Peatix, learn the Shibuya street rules, and see why summer is Japan’s ghost season.
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Things I Noticed in Tokyo: Aquarius vs Pocari Sweat
Aquarius is a Coca-Cola Japan sports drink from 1983. Pocari Sweat is an Otsuka drink from 1980. Read how they taste and when people in Japan drink each.
Things I Noticed in Tokyo: The Clear Umbrella
A Tokyo family business made the first clear umbrella in the late 1950s. Today, Tokyo residents own nearly five umbrellas each, according to a 2022 survey. This guide covers the history, the etiquette, and tips for your first rainy day in Tokyo.
Things to Do in Japan: October 2026
Things to do in Japan this October: English rakugo, Noh and Kyogen theater, tea tastings, sake festivals, and craft classes. Japan events on Peatix.
Hagi, Japan: A Castle Town's History
Hagi is a small Yamaguchi castle town where the leaders of Japan's Meiji Restoration trained. See its five UNESCO sites and plan your visit.
Beyond the Tracks: Navigating the Last Mile in Japan
Trains cannot take you everywhere in Japan. Here is how taxis, ride apps, and buses cover the last mile of your trip, from spotting a licensed taxi to reading a bus fare display.
The Art of the Stay: Finding Your Place in Japan
From capsule hotels to countryside ryokans, Japan offers six distinct ways to spend the night. Here's how each one differs, and how to pick the right fit for your trip.
Things to Do in Japan: September 2026
Rakugo shows, a Zen tea ceremony, a Gion Maiko dinner, and dozens more events across Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and beyond. Here is what is worth booking in Japan this September.
How to Walk Osamu Dazai's Mitaka: 6 Free Stops in the Town That Still Finds New Writers
Most people ride through Mitaka on the way to the Ghibli Museum. Two hours on foot from the same station covers six free Dazai sites, ending at the museum gate.
Things to Do in Japan: August 2026
A citywide matsuri comes indoors for the first time, English Rakugo returns to Asakusa, and Ryukyu performing arts mark the rebuilding of Shuri Castle.
When to Visit Japan, Month by Month, from Someone Who's Lived There
Cherry blossom timing, the biggest-crowd weeks, and when prices drop, from years living in Japan plus insight from Peatix's team there.
Things To Do in Japan: July 2026
English Rakugo, indigo dyeing, kintsugi repair, improv comedy, knife sharpening, and mizuhiki accessories across Japan in July.
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How Takuya Yoshida Built Japan Village, Brooklyn's Most Authentic Japanese Community Space
Takuya Yoshida and his family built Japan Village across two generations, now New York's most authentic Japanese community space.
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How Oscar Dolan Built NYC's Only Sumo Wrestling Community
Kizuna (絆) means bonds in Japanese. Oscar Dolan built the only sumo wrestling community in NYC around exactly that idea.
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How Already Late Bridges Tokyo and Brooklyn, One Show at a Time
Already Late is a Japanese-English indie band bridging Japan and America's music scenes, one Brooklyn show at a time.
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Your event was a hit with great vibes, flowing conversations, and a solid turnout. And now what?
Event Series vs. Once-Offs: What builds Community better?
When you’re building a community through events, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is this:
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You’ve got a date, a venue, and a mission to bring people together. Your event’s shaping up but here comes the big question: what does…
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So, your event just wrapped. The energy was high, the conversations were flowing, and your attendees walked away inspired. What next? Too…
Optimizing your Event page on Peatix (and why it matters)
In today’s fast-scrolling world, event-goers make snap decisions. Within seconds of landing on your event page, they’re deciding whether to…