🏙️Japan
Tokyo
Complete guide to living in Tokyo - from finding apartments in Shibuya to navigating the job market and expat communities.
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Population
14 million
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Highlight
Global megacity with infinite opportunities
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Country
Japan
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Weather
Avg Summer / Winter
25-30°C (77-86°F) / 5-10°C (41-50°F) in south, -5-5°C (23-41°F) in north
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Air Quality
35 (Good)
World's largest metropolitan area and global hub for finance, technology, and culture
Quick stats
Cost Index
88/100
Rent (1BR center)
¥150,000–400,000/month
Median Salary
¥4,000,000–8,000,000 gross
Internet
200–400 Mbps
Safety
Extremely safe
Transport
Extensive rail, subway, bus network
Areas & industries
Popular Neighborhoods
ShibuyaShinjukuHarajukuRoppongiGinzaAkihabaraAsakusaOdaiba
Key Sectors
FinanceTechEducationInternational BusinessMediaGaming
✓ Advantages
- •Endless career and business opportunities
- •World-class infrastructure and transportation
- •Incredible cultural diversity and attractions
- •Excellent international schools and universities
- •Vibrant expat community and networking
- •Gateway to Asia-Pacific business
! Considerations
- •Very high cost of living
- •Expensive housing market
- •Crowded trains during rush hours
- •Language barrier in daily life
- •High stress and fast-paced lifestyle
Tokyo FAQs
How much salary needed to live comfortably?
¥5-6 million annually for basic comfort; ¥8+ million for family lifestyle with savings in Tokyo.
Best areas for foreign residents?
Roppongi and Shibuya for nightlife; Setagaya for families; Shinjuku for convenience; Akasaka for business professionals.
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