Living in Tokyo guide for expats

All the information you need to relocate and live in Tokyo.

Our selection of articles for expatriation in Tokyo

How to find a job in Tokyo

Tokyo is definitely the ideal place to find a job in Japan. This is where the headquarters of large corporations are located ...

The social etiquette in Tokyo

Moving to Japan, specifically Tokyo, is a great adventure. Here is a non-exhaustive list of do's and don'ts to make your ...

How to develop your professional network in Tokyo

So, there you are in Tokyo, looking for a job, starting your own business, or simply looking to expand your professional network ...

How to develop your social network in Tokyo

How do you socialize in Tokyo? How to make friends and join groups in the Japanese capital? Should you keep doing what you used ...

Student life in Tokyo

Let's have a look at expat life in Tokyo from the student's perspective. How to find student accommodation in Tokyo? How ...

Studying in Tokyo

You would like to study in Japan and have chosen to settle in Tokyo? The Japanese capital is an excellent starting point to begin ...

Sports activities in Tokyo

Wondering about sports activities in Tokyo? At the dawn of the World Athletics Championships in 2025, Japan's capital city ...

The cuisine in Tokyo

In Tokyo, as in other places in Japan, tasty and cheap local dishes are easy to find. The different regions of Japan offer an ...

Things to see and to do in Tokyo

There is a lot to see and do in Tokyo, whether with family, friends, as a couple, or solo. Let's have a look at the most ...

Transports in Tokyo

Japan's capital city has a well-developed, modern, convenient, and accessible transportation system. It is possible to live ...

The work culture in Tokyo

If you plan to work in Japan in general and Tokyo in particular, it is essential to understand local cultural nuances. The ...

Leisure activities in Tokyo

What to do in Tokyo when it rains? Where to go for a walk? What are the nice activities to do during the week or on weekends ...

The job market in Tokyo

Japan currently ranks as the fourth largest economy globally, behind the US, China, and Germany. Economic indicators are ...

Neighborhoods in Tokyo

Tokyo and its special wards are fascinating. Each of them has its own identity, and you will find yourself not in front of a ...

The real estate market in Tokyo

Now that you have been living in Tokyo for some time, aren't you thinking of becoming a homeowner? Are you wondering whether ...

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