From Tokyo to Takao: 5 reasons to live on the Chuo Line
Tokyo's Yamanote Line gets all the hype, but the Chuo Line is an often-overlooked competitor with sightseeing spots, great connections and rapid services when you need them.
Tokyo's share houses are offering more than just a room. With shared interests, a social environment and skill-building, shared housing as a lifestyle choice is growing in popularity for a generation looking to escape loneliness.
A quietly creative hub not far from Shibuya, Nakameguro offers an eclectic mix of high-end, hot trends and quirky sub-cultures. Among other things, it's a foodie's paradise built along a blossom-lined canal, and an area that rewards those who call it home.
Comparing capitals: How Tokyo's rental trends match up
Are the apartment rent patterns we're seeing in Tokyo a reflection of what's happening in other big cities like London, Sydney, Hong Kong and New York?
Is your Tokyo neighbourhood getting more expensive?
While rents in Tokyo still tend to be lower than what they were in 2008—before the full force of the global financial crisis was felt—some suburbs have seen price spikes over the past 12 months.
