Finding Friends in a City that won’t Text Back: A Crash Course in Emotional Endurance

Is Tokyo really that lonely? Or are we just bad at making friends? In this episode of No Ginger (しょうがない), Samar and Ash get real about what it’s like trying to build genuine connections in Japan’s infamously reserved capital. From scheduling culture shock to introvert survival tactics, we unpack why friendship feels like dating… but without the drinks. Whether you’re new in town, stuck in the group chat with no replies, or wondering why everyone disappears after one hangout—this is your crash course in emotional endurance and how to not lose your mind in the process.

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