Tokyo

The Greater Tokyo metropolitan area is one of the most populous of anywhere on the planet. The current population is just over 12 million. It offers a fascinating cultural experience, is rich in history, welcomes new comers, and has state of the art infrastructure for entertainment. Tokyo has an extensive and varied expatriate community.

Tokyo is one of the world's leading financial centres, the second largest after Wall Street. As a result there are many opportunities for non-Japanese people to move to Tokyo and work, particularly as a technologist in the financial sector.

We currently have a number of clients in Tokyo. These are all international investment banks where the medium of communication is English.

Relocating to Tokyo?

IT salaries in Tokyo are generally some of the highest in the world. As an example in global comparisons IT Managers are paid the 4th highest.

Tax levels in Tokyo:

The following link takes you to Japan's income tax pages www.nta.go.jp/taxanswer/english/gaikoku301.htm . It is a complicated system but average levels are approximately between 20 to 30%.

Education & Health

International schools and English speaking private hospitals are available in Tokyo to a very high standard.

Transportation & Communication

Tokyo is a ‘state of the art’ city. As such the extensive transportation system is one of the most sophisticated in the world, and similarly communication and internet services are some of the most advanced.

Rental acommodation

The following website provides useful information about finding the right kind of area and property to rent in Tokyo: www.realestate-tokyo.com/residence/guide . When relocating to Tokyo it is always best to try and negotiate some kind of housing allowance as renting an apartment or house can be expensive.

Useful Guide

The following guide is also a useful starting point for researching living and working in Tokyo www.tokyoessentials.com