Living and working in Japan

Housing

Tokyo and Osaka are both consistently ranked among the safest cities in the world（Global Peace Index) and offer a high quality of life(Global Power City Index). With a well-developed transportation network, you can live anywhere in Japan based on your lifestyle preferences and conveniently get around.

Tokyo and Osaka offer a diverse array of housing options to suit your lifestyle needs.

Diversity of Living Arrangements

• Serviced apartments equipped with furniture and appliances
• Room share/share house 
  
• Properties with guarantee agency services specializing in foreign tenants
  
• Rental services for foreigners
  
• Fixed-price unlimited-living service
  

Tokyo

Hiroo, Azabu, Roppongi, Aoyama, Omotesando

Given their international atmosphere and proximity to key business areas, these neighbourhoods are popular among foreign residents. Prices tend to be high but their convenient access make them easy to live in.

Yoyogi, Ebisu, Daikanyama and Shibuya

Located between business districts and residential areas, these neighbourhoods have a relatively peaceful environment and are popular among singles and families.

Meguro and Setagaya

Meguro and Setagaya offer a calm oasis from the hustle and bustle of the city. Numerous types of accommodations such as detached houses, high-rise condominiums, and low-rise apartments that fit all lifestyles are available. 

Kachidoki, Toyosu, Ginza, Nihonbashi, and Tokyo Bay

Situated in eastern Tokyo, the financial district of Nihonbashi is where most of the securities firms are concentrated. Tokyo Bay is home to many tower condominiums offering hotel-like service and ocean views. 

Yokohama

Just at the outskirts of Tokyo, Yokohama is a bustling harbour city that offers residents a high quality of life with numerous shopping districts, amusement parks, green spaces and an eclectic mix of cuisines.

Osaka

Osaka is the second largest market after Tokyo, with a variety of industries concentrated in the area. Compared to Tokyo, the cost of living such as housing is lower and commuting times are shorter, due in part to the large number of people who live within the prefecture. Congestion on trains also tends to be low as the flow of people is dispersed. In addition to Osaka, there are other major cities in the Kansai region, such as Kyoto and Kobe. 

Japan has a well-developed medical insurance system, and anyone can receive necessary medical services as long as they have an insurance card

Japan's "universal health insurance" system has earned a world-class reputation (source: Japan Medical Association). While medical costs overseas are often high depending on the nature of the consultation, medical costs in Japan are often less than half of those in other developed countries. Being able to choose which doctor or medical facility to visit throughout Japan at one's own will is another major feature of the Japanese insurance system.

Characteristics of Japanese Medical Institutions

• If you are a company employee, you are required to have "health insurance" and 70% of your medical expenses will be covered by insurance.
• No complicated procedures are required as the company serves as the contact point.
  
• English-speaking clinics are also available in Tokyo and Osaka.
  
• Various medical services are available in Japan.
  
  • Physical examinations and routine vaccinations
    
  • Clinic for immediate consultation - internal medicine, otolaryngology, etc.
    
  • Specialists in dermatology, ophthalmology, etc.
    
  • General hospital for surgical treatment and emergency care