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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Overview
Each day, Tokyo wages within itself a battle between east and west, and between tradition and modernity. This identity crisis, these growing pains, are a large part of what makes this... read more
Considering The City
Many people arrive in Tokyo thinking they know what’s in store: robotic office workers and foreign English teachers, quirky techno gadgets and a gazillion vending machines that hawk... read more
Before You Arrive
So you’ve decided to give Tokyo a go. There are a few things you can do to ease into your new life in Japan before you even get on the plane.
• Visa: visit the Ministry of Foreign... read more
When You Arrive
The first thing to avoid on arrival is getting a taxi from the airport. Narita is over an hour from the city centre, and the fare runs to about ¥30,000. Instead, hop on an orange... read more
When You Leave
• The Japanese equivalent of a garage sale, the sayonara sale is a great way of getting rid of unwanted goods.
• Decide what you’ll be shipping and what you’ll be carrying. Find out the... read more
