Living in Tokyo roadmaps
Moving to Tokyo, finding a home, or settling into everyday life. Choose a roadmap that fits your situation.
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Make a life in Tokyo, one step at a time.
From choosing a home to everyday life. Start where you are, with guidance for arriving from overseas or moving within Japan.
Stages: 6Steps: 23
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Find a place to call home in Tokyo.
From your first shortlist to move-in day. Follow the steps and open the guide you need along the way.
Stages: 5Steps: 5
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Explore the guides
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Where to Live in Tokyo as a Foreigner — 23 Wards Area Guide (2026)
Rent from ¥70K to ¥150K, commute times to Shinjuku/Shibuya, foreign resident communities, English-friendly services — all 23 wards compared with official data so you can pick the right neighborhood.
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Tokyo 23 Special Wards: Population, Area & Density (2026)
Compare all 23 Tokyo special wards (特別区) by 2026 population, area in km², and density. Official ward data with rent ranges, in one reference table.
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Credit Card in Japan for Foreigners: From Zero Credit History (2026)
No credit history? Here's how foreigners actually get approved. Step-by-step: build your CIC score, pick the right first card (Rakuten, Epos, GTN), and avoid the 6-month rejection trap.
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Daycare and Kindergarten in Tokyo for Foreign Families
Licensed daycare (hoikuen) in Tokyo is free for ages 0–5. A foreign parent's guide to the application timeline, points system, and documents needed.