Expats in Japan report that living in Tokyo is more like living in Los Angeles or Boston as opposed to New York City: the city is spread out over a wide area with many hubs of entertainment and business. Initially determining the individual needs of each expat, or expatriate family, will help point you in the right direction. A balance of proximity to work and international schools, for instance, will be the dominating factor for many expat families. As with most metropolitan cities, you will find larger and/or cheaper accommodations the further you go from the center of the city. Read about the Top 10 Tokyo Neighborhoods for Expats to learn more!
Hiroo
Hiroo is popular with expats and centrally located. It is home to the International School of the Sacred Heart, an international School for girls for K-12. Hiroo is located in the southeast section of the district of Shibuya. The area around Hiroo Station offers many entertainment, recreation and other options in Hiroo, as well as close proximity to the busier areas of Shibuya and Roppongi.
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Azabu
This is largely a residential district and home to a large number of embassies. Azabu is the home to Nishimachi International School. Adjacent to other districts with desirable features - business, entertainment, fashion, etc. - make it a much sought after location. Temple University's Japan Campus is located in Azabu.
Ebisu
Named after Yebisu Beer (and the Japanese god of good fortune), there are numerous restaurants and pubs and is relatively quiet compared to their noisy neighbor Shibuya. Yebisu Garden Place is build on the site of the old brewery and is a popular attraction.
