Tokyo for Foreigners: Jobs, Housing, Schools, Events & Tours
Your complete guide to living in Tokyo in the Kanto region as a foreigner — find jobs, foreigner-friendly housing, Japanese language schools, events, and tours, all in one place.
Cities in Tokyo
Chiyoda, Ikebukuro, Minato, Setagaya, Shibuya, Shinjuku
Latest in Tokyo
- 3LDK Mansion in Minato, Tokyo¥400,000/mo
- 1LDK Mansion in Minato, Tokyo¥250,000/mo
- 2LDK Mansion in Minato, Tokyo¥418,000/mo
- 1LDK Mansion in Minato, Tokyo¥245,000/mo
- 1LDK Mansion in Minato, Tokyo¥205,000/mo
- ワンルーム Mansion in Minato, Tokyo¥181,000/mo
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- SRE Team Lead, PRE Division Product SRE Department 2, TokyoMoney Forward
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- AI Tech Lead (Context & Harness), CTO Office, TokyoMoney Forward
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Guides for Tokyo
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tokyo a good place for foreigners to live?
Tokyo has jobs, foreigner-friendly housing, and Japanese language schools for foreigners, plus an active expat community. Browse each on Gaido Japan.
How do foreigners find work in Tokyo?
Use the Tokyo jobs page on Gaido Japan to find visa-sponsorship and English-friendly roles.
How do foreigners rent an apartment in Tokyo?
Browse the Tokyo housing page for no-guarantor, foreigner-friendly rentals.