Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Tokyo, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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In Emergency
Tokyo has modern, comprehensive and high quality emergency services. For foreigners, the only problem is the ever-present language barrier, though translation services are available for... read more
Women
Tokyo is among the safest of all major cities. Crime is low, and women can generally feel safe anywhere in the city, at any time. That said, common sense precautions should be observed,... read more
Children
Tokyo is generally a friendly and easy city for travellers with children, not least because of the low crime rate and a superb public transport system. Most shops and stations have baby... read more
Gay & Lesbian
Tokyo is a relaxed and friendly place for the gay or lesbian city dweller, and there’s a thriving bar and club scene (see Going Out on p.324). The place to start is the 2-chōme... read more
People With Disabilities
Tokyo’s accessibility is pretty good, and getting steadily better. This is partly thanks to the city’s continual redevelopment: all new buildings are generally constructed to the latest... read more
What To Wear
With a temperate climate and liberal attitudes to the display of flesh, Japan is a free and easy place when it comes to clothes. If there is an exception, it is in the business... read more
Dos & Don’ts
Tokyo lacks the strict and specific taboos found in more religious parts of the world. However, it is worth remembering that this is a society that values courtesy and consideration for... read more
Crime & Safety
Among Tokyo’s biggest selling points is its low crime rate. One 2006 study showed the Japanese capital to have a murder rate of just 1.4 people per 100,000 residents, comparing favourably... read more
Personal Safety
If you acquire a Japanese driver’s licence, you can lose it through accidents and traffic violations, all of which attract demerit points. If you have 15 points or more, your licence may... read more
