Area Guide

Tokyo

Tokyo is a big city, yet many expats live and work in certain locations.
We classify them in six areas: Central Area- Minato, Central Area- Shibuya, Tokyo Station vicinity / Bay Area,
South Suburb (Meguro / Setagaya), Shinjuku and surroundings, West Tokyo, and the others.
Each area has unique characteristics and features. Let us explain them in detail.

 

Central Area – Minato

Central Area – Minato

Minato ward & vicinity is most popular area for expats and foreign people to live in Tokyo, with more than 20,000 foreigners registered residency here. It may be because many major countries locate embassy here, including the United States, France, Germany, Russia, and others. The Tokyo American Club, the international exchange organization for executives, is located west from the Tokyo Tower, too.

Areas Included:

Azabu / Hiroo, Roppongi/Akasaka/Toranomon, Shirokane/Takanawa, Shimbashi/Shinagawa/Bayshore

Central Area - Shibuya

Central Area - Shibuya

Located on hilly terrains around south-west Yamanote Line, Shibuya ward & vicinity is the most pop and fashionable area in Tokyo for both business and living. With 9 railway routes that even accesses Yokohama in 35 min. and enthusiastic atmosphere cultivated by youth culture, the Shibuya district is very popular for both Japanese and foreigners.

Areas Included:

Shibuya/Aoyama/Omotesando, Shoto/Yoyogi Uehara/Komaba, Daikanyama/Ebisu

Shinjuku Area

Meguro and Setagaya Area

Meguro and Setagaya Area

Located in south and west of circular Yamanote line, Meguro and Setagaya is major suburb area where private railways operated by Tokyu Corporation, also known as the one of the top developer in Japan, run all over.

Areas Included:

Meguro/Gotanda/Osaki, Toyoko Line/Jiyugaoka/Sangen-Jaya, St.Mary's & Seisen/Komazawa, Denen-chofu/ Tamagawa River side

Tokyo Station Area (Ginza/Nihonbashi/Bay Area)

Other Area (Ueno/southern Shinagawa)

Seijo/Chofu/Kichijyoji Area