By day you’re just another hard-worker in your Japanese office, donning the same, typical business suit as every other salaryman in the city. But by night, once work is over, you need to shed that suit and all that’s associated with it, put on a dress and some makeup, and let the other you take over.
Well, if you’re living in Tokyo, there’s a place just right for your needs in the Shinjuku neighborhood – Josokko Kouishitu, a locker/changing room especially for drag queens and cross-dressers!

Japan has abolished advance deportation notifications to foreigners’ lawyers
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New Studio Ghibli stamps leave an impression on your stationery…and your heart
The etiquette rules for visiting Shinto shrines in Japan
Japanese restaurant’s ice cream noodles combine sweet cream, onion, and fish stock flavors
Japanese women sound off on their minimum height requirements for a husband【Survey】
New KitKat pizzas are coming to Pizza Hut Japan
Trouble making friends? Sticker collecting works surprisingly well
We visited a “terrible” Japanese hot spring hotel near Narita Airport
Japan’s Naruto theme park now offering real-world version of Minato’s kunai ninja weapon
Yokai are descending upon Tokyo this spring in the latest immersive art experience
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
If you haven’t tried an antenna shop in Japan, you’re missing out
Japan cherry blossom forecast update moves up sakura dates for many parts of the country
Studio Ghibli releases Spirited Away bags in Japan, based on a mysterious festival
Japanese young women reveal their top dealbreakers in a man【Survey】
Studio Ghibli turns My Neighbour Totoro characters into bag charms for everyday adventures
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
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China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
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No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Japanese restaurant’s ice cream noodles combine sweet cream, onion, and fish stock flavors
Japanese women sound off on their minimum height requirements for a husband【Survey】
New KitKat pizzas are coming to Pizza Hut Japan
Trouble making friends? Sticker collecting works surprisingly well
We visited a “terrible” Japanese hot spring hotel near Narita Airport
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Want onigiri? Just add water to Onisi Foods’ new rice balls!
The Maasai people teach us how to kill a lion, demonstrate on our writer
Tokyo Disneyland fails to get top spot in survey asking Japanese kids what theme park they want to visit
Japan has been tossing message-bearing coconuts into the ocean since the 1980s
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
We caught up with Travis Japan to chat dancing, anime dreams, and back scratchers