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
- 2LDK Mansion in Suginami, Tokyo¥179,000/mo
- 1LDK Apartment in Suginami, Tokyo¥161,000/mo
- 1K Mansion in Suginami, Tokyo¥106,000/mo
- 1K Apartment in Suginami, Tokyo¥88,000/mo
- 2LDK Mansion in Suginami, Tokyo¥233,000/mo
- 1LDK Apartment in Suginami, Tokyo¥148,000/mo
- Engineering Manager, Document Platform Department, PPD, TokyoMoney Forward
- Senior AI EngineerTreasure Data
- Staff Quality Engineer, Workflow Platform, NagoyaMoney Forward
- Staff Software Engineer - Harness / AI OrchestrationThird Intelligence
- AI Product ManagerThird Intelligence
- Applied AI Engineer - BtoC ProductThird Intelligence
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.