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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Setting up Home
Now that you’ve found a place to hang your hat it’s time to set up house and enjoy life in Japan. Settling in needn’t be difficult and there are a range of foreigner-friendly services in... read more
Moving Services
Relocating is not an easy task, especially if you’re downsizing from a roomy, western-style place to a smaller Japanese apartment. However, there are a number of reputable international... read more
Furnishing Your Home
A number of real estate agencies offer fully furnished and semi-furnished apartments. Semi-furnished apartments typically include basic fixtures, curtains, and some electrical appliances.... read more
Tailors
Tailors & Furniture Restoration
Most tailors only do dressmaking and alterations. Mado Mado (04 2255 4181, www.mado-mado.com) makes curtains to order and has a huge selection of fabrics... read more
Household Insurance
Japan may be a relatively safe country but it is still wise to have some form of house protection, especially considering the high earthquake risk. A real estate agency will sort an... read more
Laundry Services
There are numerous launderettes dotted throughout the city. Coin Laundry (www.coinlaundry.co.jp) is a large chain with a number of branches in Western Tokyo while Shimizuyu Laundry... read more
Domestic Help
Finding domestic help is fairly simple and there is a range of reputable and reliable agencies (see table below). Using an agency offers the added bonus of having a middleman to go... read more
