Tokyo Expat Guide

Moving to Tokyo is very exciting: it is a large, crowded city full of options and activity. Since the city was razed during the fire bombings of World War II, it is an entirely modern concrete jungle – there are hardly any buildings of less than three storeys. In contrast to this the back streets, even in the middle of Tokyo, can be very quiet and tranquil.

There are very few road names as the city is divided into numerical areas, so clear directions and maps are very important to find your way. The city has a well-run, integrated public transport system consisting of underground trains (subways), over-ground trains, buses, trams and of course taxis. Compared to many European cities, public transport is relatively cheap, safe, extremely reliable and efficient, which makes it easy for newly arrived expats to find their way around the city.

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