Moving to Tokyo

Here are guides on various aspects of moving to Tokyo, Japan.

• Buying second-hand furniture and appliances
  • How to find second-hand furniture and appliances in Japan.
• Internet and cell service in Tokyo
  • How to choose internet and mobile plans in Tokyo, including store tips, payment methods, and plan advice.
• Useful things to buy for your Tokyo apartment
  • Items that make life easier in a small Tokyo apartment.

Home centers - Hardware stores in Japan

Home centers are the closest equivalent to Home Depot.

Near central Tokyo

• Viva Home Toyosu / スーパービバホーム 豊洲店
• Kohnan Koto Fukagawa Store / コーナン江東深川店

Useful websites for locals

Check out our list of useful websites for locals for resources to help you settle in Tokyo.

Other resources for living in Tokyo

Further reading from local publications with tips for living in Tokyo.

• Living in Tokyo: city life tips for newcomers - Time Out Tokyo
• Living in Tokyo - Tokyo Cheapo
• Living Archives - Metropolis Japan