Tokyo, with a population of 13 million in the metropolitan area alone, offers a wealth of opportunities for foreign business people. Tokyo’s population density is much higher than that of most European and American cities. Shops and restaurants extend onto multiple floors of buildings and people tend to eat out…
With little green space and grey concrete buildings sprawling out into the horizon, foreigners may be forgiven for thinking that Osaka is Tokyo’s less-attractive sister. Contrary to expectation, however, there are many unique points to this city that gives it its charming character: the street food is culturally distinctive and…
This city, dotted with virtually thousands of temples and many UNESCO listed cultural heritage sites, is at the heart of traditional Japan’s global brand. Some Westerners may want to establish a business in Kyoto to enable them to live here. Kyoto is Japan’s 7th largest city in terms of population…
For westerners who would struggle in the heat of Japan’s hellish summer, Hokkaido makes a fantastic alternative place to put down roots. Being the northern-most of Japan’s four islands, Hokkaido has a much cooler climate as well as heavy snow in winter that is good for skiing. Hokkaido’s expansive national…