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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Utilities & Services
As you would expect, Tokyo has the full range of modern utilities, including mains gas. Electricity and gas are provided by private utility firms, while water and sewerage are the... read more
Electricity
Electricity in Tokyo is provided by the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), a private utility firm. Connection will usually be arranged by your landlord or letting agent when you move... read more
Water
Water and sewerage in Tokyo are the responsibility of the metropolitan government’s Bureau of Waterworks. As with other utilities, connection to the water supply will be arranged by your... read more
Gas
Gas is supplied by Tokyo Gas, a private utility firm (www.tokyo-gas.co.jp). As with other utilities, your gas connection will usually be arranged by your landlord or letting agent when... read more
Rubbish Disposal and Recycling
Rubbish disposal in Tokyo is complicated and can vary from ward to ward, and building to building. Much of the city’s waste is incinerated, meaning rubbish must be separated into burnable... read more
Telephone
The dominant telephone company in Japan is NTT, a former state monopoly that has now been privatised. Getting a landline from NTT is usually quick and easy, thanks to their efficient... read more
Cheap Overseas Calls
Decreases in rates for standard landlines has seen the relative decline of alternative means to make cheap international calls. Callback services are no longer used much, but discount... read more
Internet
Japan is heaven for any keen internet user. With broadband as standard, and connection speeds of up to 100 Mbps, nowhere else on Earth does it better, faster or more reliably. Tokyo... read more
