The only real mail order in Japan, besides TV shopping in Japanese, that is of interest to expats are the Foreign Buyers Club and Flying Pig, which is listed in the “Foods” section.
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Top Tips
01 | Foreigners intending to stay in Japan for longer than 90 days are legally obligated to register with their local municipal office. |
02 | Taking Japanese and cultural classes will greatly help in boosting confidence and will give you a greater sense of appreciation for Japanese. |
03 | Understanding Tokyo’s transportation system is one of the keys to a happy life in the city. Some command of how to get around will ensure indepe |
04 | Explore Shibuya, Harajuku, and Omotesando to see 3 neighboring districts, each with their own demographic. |
05 | Let Tokyo’s food be the fastest way to your heart and you’ll never look at food from your home country the same way again. |
Useful links
- http://www.tokyowithkids.com
An online community for English-speaking parents in Japan. - https://overseas.co.jp/
A Tokyo real estate company assisting expatriates in finding housing. - http://www.asahi.com
A joint news website by the International Herald Tribune and Japan’s Asahi Shimbun newspaper. - http://www.gnavi.co.jp/en/
GuruNavi is a fantastic online restaurant listing service. - http://www.borderless-house.com
Website advertising shared houses, flats or guest house type accommodation in Tokyo.
Interesting fact
The Greater Tokyo area has a population of over 33 million; making one of the most densely populated urban areas in the world with a population density of circa. 5796 per sq km. |