Mita is one of those Tokyo neighborhoods that rarely shows up in English-language guides but consistently ranks among the most desirable addresses in the city for people who actually live here. It sits in Minato Ward, wedged between Azabu-Juban to the west, Shirokane to the south, and the Tamachi business corridor to the east, and…

Shimokitazawa is one of the few neighborhoods in Tokyo where the streets still feel like they belong to the people who live there. You’ll find narrow lanes that wind between low-rise buildings, independent coffee shops that sit next to vintage clothing stores that have been open for decades, and small theaters and live music venues…

Most people searching for a 2-bedroom apartment in Japan have outgrown their current living situation. They’re moving to Japan with a partner or a child, or they’ve been living in a compact 1K or 1LDK and want a place with a separate bedroom and living space. The cost of that upgrade depends almost entirely on…

Most people expect a typical Tokyo apartment to be tiny. This isn’t really accurate, and the perception mostly comes from social media and viral YouTube tours that focus on the most extreme micro-apartments, which represent only a very small fraction of the actual housing market. The average Tokyo apartment is smaller than what most Westerners…