Tokyo Links

 

Tokyo-tokyo.com has compiled a list of links to some websites that might be useful to those who are planning a trip to Tokyo. Those already living in Tokyo will also find them useful. All these websites are in English.

Train Travel Websites

•  Great train timetable, search train by station.

http://www.hyperdia.com/

•  Great train timetable, search train by station.

http://www.jorudan.co.jp/english/

Tokyo Official Websites

 

•  Tokyo Metropolitan Government: Complete city profile, including Guide for Foreign Residents.

http://www.metro.tokyo.jp/ENGLISH/

•  Guide to Japanese Visas: The different kinds of visas available and the procedure of obtaining them.

http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/index.html

 

•  Immigration Information Center: All information related to immigration to Japan.

http://www.moj.go.jp/ENGLISH/index.html

 

•  List of Embassies, Consulates and International Organizations in Japan

http://www.mofa.go.jp/about/emb_cons/protocol/index.html

 

•  JETRO: Official website of Japan External Trade Organization, a government-related organization that works to promote mutual trade and investment between Japan and the rest of the world. A perfect guide to doing business in Japan.

http://www.jetro.go.jp/

 

•  Web Japan: A comprehensive guide to Japan from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

http://web-japan.org/

 

•  Tokyo Narita Airport

http://www.narita-airport.or.jp/airport_e/index.html

    ••For Flight Schedules:

http://www.narita-airport.or.jp/ais/flightall/e_inter_arr.html

 

    ••For information on Japanese custom regulations and procedures.

http://www.narita-airport-customs.go.jp/

•  JNTO: Official website of Japan National Tourist Organization, an organization involved in tourism-promoting activities in Japan.

http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/

•  Tokyo Employment Service Center for Foreigners: O fficial information on how to legally work in Japan.

http://www.tfemploy.go.jp/index_en.html

 

•  Police Department

http://www.keishicho.metro.tokyo.jp/foreign/submenu.htm

Information on Tokyo

 

 

•  Tokyo Visitors' Bureau: All the information you will need for living or visiting Tokyo

http://www.tcvb.or.jp/en/index_en.htm

 

•  Tokyo Life: Designed to give foreigners useful information about life in Tokyo.

http://www.tokyolifenavi.com/

 

•  Tokyo Food Page: Best Tokyo food guide, with reviews of over a 1,000 restaurants, categorized by location and cuisine. Also includes recipes and information on Japanese foods.

http://www.bento.com/tokyofood.html

 

•  Guide to Japanese Manners and Etiquette

http://www.geocities.com/japanfaq/FAQ-Manners.html

 

•  Tokyo Life Line: Phone: 03-5774-0992. Free telephone counseling services to cope with life in Tokyo.

http://www.telljp.com/

 

 

Maps

 

 

•  Japan Atlas

http://web-jpn.org/atlas/index.html

 

•  Contemporary Maps of Japan

http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/japan.html

 

 

Employment

 

 

•  Jobs in Japan: A comprehensive guide to employment in Japan, with jobs listed by categories.

http://www.jobsinjapan.com/

 

•  Work in Japan: Offers recruiting services focused on foreign affiliated companies, IT and executive positions.

http://www.workinjapan.com

 

•  English Teachers in Japan: For those who wish to teach English in Japan.

http://www.121sensei.com/

 

 

Accommodation

 

 

•  Tokyo Room Finder: Find guest houses, apartments, shared apartments in Tokyo.

http://www.tokyoroomfinder.com/

 

•  Tokyo Serviced Apartments: Provides information on serviced apartments in Tokyo.

http://www.moveandstay.com/tokyo/servicedapartments.asp?city_id=8

 

•  Housing Japan: Housing Japan specializes in expat housing and relocation.

http://www.housingjapan.net/