Useful Japanese websites

Here are useful websites for living and traveling in Japan.

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Events

Find events this week in Tokyo:

• Tokyo Weekender - The Best Things To Do in Tokyo This Weekend
• TimeOut Tokyo - The best things to do in Tokyo this weekend: March 22-23
• Tokyo Cheapo - Events This Week in Tokyo
• Art Events and Exhibitions - Tokyo Art Beat

Shopping and product reviewers

価格.com - 「買ってよかった」をすべてのひとに。

• Product and price comparison website
• Great way to check reviewers and prices before buying

Food and restaurants

Tabelog - Japan's No. 1 Restaurant Listing and Reservation Site.

• Restaurant review website
• Best way to find and book restaurants in Japan

Tokyo Terraces - Find outdoor restaurants and rooftop bars in Tokyo

• Discover outdoor dining and rooftop bars in Tokyo

General information

Time Out Tokyo

• Useful guides and news about Tokyo

japan-guide.com - Japan Travel and Living Guide

• Comprehensive guide about Japan

Tokyo Weekender

• A guide to Tokyo's culture, events, and lifestyle

Tokyo Cheapo - The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo

• A guide to living and traveling in Tokyo on a budget

Transportation

Yahoo!マップ

• Provides detailed instructions for train transfers and fares

JR East

• JRE point information (JR East's point system) - JR東日本のポイントサービス - JRE POINT
• JR East Train Reservation
  • Japanese version: えきねっと（JR東日本）｜トップ：新幹線・JR特急列車の予約 東日本のツアー 駅レンタカー申込
    • Only the Japanese version has all discounts, points, and search features.
  • English version: JR-EAST Train Reservation | Top Page
    • The English version is limited, but it supports passes for foreigners, such as the Japan Rail Pass.

Tokyo Metro

• Tokyo Metro Line

Housing

Suumo

• Real estate website for renting and buying properties in Japan

UR Apartments - Japan's Public Housing System

UR賃貸住宅 - 賃貸マンション・大規模マンションの物件情報

• UR Housing official website (Japanese only)

About UR Housing - UR/JKK CONCIERGE

• Whitestone's UR Housing information
• Look through the UR Housing properties in English

UR Rental Housing - Cheap Apartments in Tokyo - Tokyo Cheapo

• A guide to UR Housing in Tokyo by Tokyo Cheapo