About tokyo.how

Our Mission

tokyo.how is a practical guide for everyone living in or visiting Tokyo. From riding trains and finding apartments to navigating government paperwork and payment methods — we break down everything you need for life in Tokyo, step by step.

Tokyo is one of the most exciting cities in the world, but language barriers and unique systems can be confusing. We created tokyo.how to bridge that gap.

Who We Are

tokyo.how is operated by Geekers, based in Tokyo. We live in Tokyo and write from real, lived experience.

Articles are created by writers and editors with firsthand experience living in Tokyo. We focus on providing concrete, actionable steps and up-to-date information rather than surface-level travel tips.

Editorial Policy

tokyo.how is run by someone born and raised in Tokyo. Every article is written from the perspective of a lifelong local — not from guidebooks or by outside writers.

Our content is based on independent editorial judgment. When we feature products or services, usefulness to readers always comes first.

Advertisements displayed on the site are served through Google AdSense and do not influence article content or recommendations.

Who This Site Is For

• Visitors to Tokyo: Transport, food, sightseeing, etiquette, shopping — everything you need during your trip.
• Foreign residents of Tokyo: Housing, bank accounts, health insurance, residence status, and everyday life tips.

Contact Us

For questions, article requests, error reports, or any other inquiries, please reach out through our contact page. You can also submit requests for new articles on our article request page.