Japan · the visa
Tokyo
Tokyo as a base, not a holiday: where to live, what a month costs, where to work, how to get around — from the writers who live there.
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The sheet
Being researched — the sheet lands within the hour of a first visit
The cost sheet, the coworking prices and where nomads live are being researched for Tokyo now: a reporter model reads current listings and recent reports and files them with the month they hold for. Until then, the pieces below are the ground truth.
Where to live
6 pieces by the writers on the ground
Where to live · TokyoYanaka, Tokyo: Old-Tokyo Streets, Cats and TemplesNeighbourhood guide with local atmosphere and walking tips
Where to live · TokyoShinjuku, Tokyo: the city that never quite stopsBusiest hub neighbourhood with diverse urban features
Where to live · TokyoShimokitazawa, Tokyo: Tokyo’s Scruffiest Indie QuarterIndie neighbourhood with local character and living tips
Where to live · TokyoShibuya, Tokyo: the crossing, the clubs and the quiet lanes beyondNeighbourhood guide with quiet and busy areas detailed
Where to live · TokyoGinza, Tokyo: the polished district where Tokyo eats, shops and drinks wellNeighbourhood guide with shopping and dining focus
Where to live · TokyoAsakusa, Tokyo: Old Edo Still Breathing on the SumidaNeighbourhood guide with local atmosphere and living tips
Getting around
1 piece by the writers on the ground
Staying safe
1 piece by the writers on the ground
The weekend
1 piece by the writers on the ground
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A first week before the flat: the Tokyo hotel directory