Guides Japan


Information for expatriates on overseas moving and relocation in Japan

Capital Tokyo
Largest city Tokyo
Area (km2) 377,944
Population (2011) 127,960,000
GDP 2011 (billion USD) 5,855.000
Currency Yen (JPY
Time zone GMT+9
Calling code +81

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Lifestyle
Tokyo’s extraordinary metro system
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Interviews
From San Francisco to Tokyo: Survive in Japan
My name is Thomas. I was born and Raised in San Francisco, California and I am currently living in Tokyo, ...
Interviews
From California to Japan: West Coast to Far East
A documented journey of relocation from Hollywood, California to the Japanese countryside. From the move, ...
Interviews
From Colorado to Fukuoka: Nihon Scope
Hello, my name is Nathan Scheer and I am from Lakewood, Colorado and I am currently living in Fukuoka, Japan ...
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