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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Transportation
Tokyo’s public transport system is incredibly efficient, reliable and punctual. For this reason, most residents travel by metro (p.35), train (p.36) bus (p.34), or bicycle (p.33). Taxis... read more
Driving in Tokyo
Driving in Tokyo can be both a pleasant and a frustrating experience. The (main) roads are wide and well sign-posted in English and Japanese, but traffic is heavy and there are endless... read more
Vehicle Leasing
If you don’t have a resident’s visa, your only option is to lease a vehicle. For this you need an international driving licence. There are plenty of leasing companies in the city, and... read more
Buying a Vehicle
Buying a vehicle – particularly a second hand one – is quite affordable. In most cases you will need an alien registration card, an international driver’s licence, proof of address, proof... read more
Vehicle Finance
Japan’s low interest rates mean that most people tend to go directly through dealers rather than take a loan out with their bank when buying a car. The added bonus of going through a... read more
Vehicle Insurance
Automobile Liability Insurance is obligatory. You will have to pay for this at the time of the vehicle inspection (shaken), which will probably work out at around ¥30,000... read more
Registering a Vehicle
When transferring ownership of a vehicle, the responsibility for registering the change will fall with the buyer, unless you go through a dealer. To buy and register a vehicle you need to... read more
