Soccer fans celebrated at the iconic Shibuya Crossing on Friday morning after Japan reached the knockout round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 1-1 draw against Sweden. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/06/26/soccer/world-cup/japan-sweden-world-cup-fans/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #soccer #worldcup #samuraiblue #2026fifaworldcup #sweden #tokyo #shibuyaward

In Shibuya, one of Tokyo's 23 wards, dropping trash now comes with a price tag. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/06/japan/society/shibuya-trash/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #environment #shibuya #waste #tokyo #shibuyaward

To help further combat a growing trash problem, Tokyo's Shibuya Ward has amended its Ordinance for Creating a Clean Shibuya Together and will now issue a ¥2,000 fine to anyone found littering. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/02/japan/society/shibuya-littering-fine/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #environment #shibuya #waste #tokyo #shibuyaward

With Tokyo International Comedy Festival finding its foothold, stand-up comedy isn’t just visiting Japan anymore — it’s becoming part of the culture. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2025/09/11/stage/tokyo-international-comedy-festival/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #culture #stage #tokyointernationalcomedyfestival #comedy #bjfox #patrickharlan #tokyocomedybar #standup #shibuya #shibuyaward #tokyo

Shibuya, Tokyo's coolest ward, is offering international entrepreneurs free space, a good address and a wide range of support services. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/06/18/shibuya-foreign-startups/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #startups #shibuyaward #entrepreneurs #investments

“My vibe is kidnapped.” Atsuko Okatsuka’s upcoming special, "Father," mines comedy from gender expectations, failing as an adult and family drama — just in time for Father's Day. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2025/05/30/stage/atsuko-okatsuka-comedy/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #culture #stage #atsukookatsuka #comedy #tokyocomedybar #yuriecollins #shibuyaward #tokyo #standup #disneyplus #hulu

Fresh bread, international schools and a hint of bouillabaisse — is Tokyo's Hiroo neighborhood the ultimate expat dream, or a curated mirage? https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2025/04/13/issues/perfect-day-hiroo-tokyo/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #community #issues #hiroo #nishiazabu #shibuyaward #minatoward #expats #foreignresidents #embassies #realestate

The 11th edition of the annual blues, jazz and roots festival will also be its last, at least in its current form, but the core concept of the event will live on. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2024/10/11/music/peter-barakan-live-magic-finale/ #culture #music #peterbarakan #musicfestivals #livemagic #worldmusic #ebisu #shibuyaward #tokyo

While Tokyo's Harajuku remains a popular district, some say it has lost its shine from the late 80s and early 90s. Local efforts are looking to get its creative juices flowing again. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/05/02/harajuku-change/ #business #harajuku #shibuya #tokyo #tokyu #shibuyaward #buildings

A new landmark complex will make its debut in Harajuku next week, with the aim of becoming a new creative and cultural hub for individuals in the iconic fashion town. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/04/09/companies/harakado-preview/ #business #companies #harajuku #shibuya #tokyo #tokyu #shibuyaward #buildings