Tokyo Expat Guide

Expats moving to Tokyo have good reason for great excitement: the city is a large, crowded metropolis overflowing with options and activities. The greater Tokyo area is the largest metropolitan area in the world, and contains over 30 million inhabitants. This means that you will find it hard to escape the crowds: be prepared for very little alone-time when you go outdoors, and for long queues at any popular event.

Since Tokyo was razed during the fire bombings of World War II, the small-statured traditional Japanese facades have been nearly entirely replaced by a modern concrete jungle – there are hardly any buildings consisting of less than three storeys. Still, despite the frenetic pace of this cosmopolitan hub, there are still backstreets even in the heart of the city that can be eerily quiet and tranquil; providing charming means of accommodation.... read more on expatarrivals.com