Revealed! Top 3 Favorite Places for Foreigners to Live in Japan

When an individual or family decides to move to Japan, choosing a city to settle in is often a process that requires a great deal of thought.

They will take into account a number of factors, such asLocal government support policies for foreigners, employment and development opportunities, access to transportation, and eating habitsetc.

So, which areas are the most popular among foreigners among the many cities in Japan?

01

Tokyo:

Political and Economic Center of Japan

Tokyo is not only the political and economic center of Japan, but also a globally recognized financial hub and shopping paradise.

Currently, more than 700,000 foreigners have chosen to settle here. Tokyo is home to a large number of companies, including the headquarters or important branches of many multinational corporations, providing abundant employment opportunities for job seekers.

As a result, foreigners settling in Tokyo often have the opportunity to find ideal jobs in these international companies.

However, high rents in Tokyo have led many people to choose to live in the suburbs, and some even choose to work in Tokyo but live in neighboring prefectures to reduce their cost of living.

02

Aichi prefecture, central Japan

Japan's leading industrial town

Aichi Prefecture is the industrial core of Japan and is home to about 320,000 foreign residents.

It is famous for its automobile manufacturing industry, represented by Toyota, and has a per capita income level second only to Tokyo.

Many companies are open to foreigners, and as a result many foreigners choose to settle here permanently.

Nagoya City in Aichi Prefecture is the hub of the Tokaido Shinkansen, from which you can reach Kyoto or Osaka in less than an hour and Tokyo in about two hours by Shinkansen, making it easily accessible.

03

Osaka Prefecture:

Economic and Cultural Center of Western Japan

Osaka Prefecture is the largest city in western Japan, with about 317,000 foreigners living there.

Similar to Tokyo and Aichi Prefectures, Osaka Prefecture has a large number of companies that provide a large number of employment opportunities.

In addition, Osaka, a popular tourist destination, has a well-developed hospitality industry. Many foreign investors buy properties and open B&Bs here.

It is worth noting that Osaka City has been certified as a special minshuku zone under the National Strategic Special Zones Act, which allows minshuku to operate year-round, whereas in most other areas they are limited to a maximum of 180 days per year.

In summary, Tokyo, Aichi Prefecture and Osaka Prefecture are the three most popular places for foreigners to live in Japan.

whetherPursue career development, enjoy convenient transportation, or experience a unique cultural atmosphere, all of these areas cater to different populations.

If you're planning to move to Japan, you might want to start exploring these three places to find the perfect "second home" for you. Please feel free to contact us!