Housing
Expat Neighborhoods
Common expat neighborhoods include:
• Minato-ku
• Meguro-ku
• Shibuya-ku
• Setagaya-ku
• Yokohama-city
Rental Housing Cost
Rental housing cost varies depending on the type, size, and location of the property:
Apartment City Centre:
• 1 Bed: 600,000 – 1,500,000 KRW
• 3 Bed: 1,800,000 – 4,500,000 KRW
Apartment Outside of Centre:
• 1 Bed: 400,000 – 900,000 KRW
• 3 Bed: 1,100,000 – 2,300,000 KRW
Local Details
Transportation
Japan has an efficient transportation network of subway, bus, taxi and speed train. Japanese public transportation is characterized by its punctuality, its superb service, and the large crowds of people using it.
Fun Facts
The cherry blossom is the national symbol of Japan. The trees only flower for one or two weeks a year starting in April.
Tokyo has one of the lowest crime rates per capital of any major city in the world.
Local Currency
JPY