{"id":15985,"date":"2023-03-20T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-20T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/?p=15985"},"modified":"2025-06-30T15:40:46","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T06:40:46","slug":"how-to-know-where-you-should-move-and-which-neighborhood-is-the-right-one-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/en\/moving-tips\/how-to-know-where-you-should-move-and-which-neighborhood-is-the-right-one-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Know Where You Should Move And Which Neighborhood Is The Right One For You"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Thinking of moving? Great! Confused and unsure as to where<\/em> you should move to? Not a problem. In this article, we\u2019ll be looking at some common factors potential tenants take into consideration when they think about moving. If you go with a rental agency such as Village House<\/a>, you can, in your application or when you meet with their representative, let them know what you desire when it comes to selecting a ward or neighborhood.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Nearby Shopping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If it\u2019s convenience you\u2019re looking for, then you might want to look for rental properties surrounded by or close to shopping streets \u2013 shotengai<\/em> in Japanese, malls etc. This option may be particularly attractive for those with busy schedules, those with families, those with a physical disability, or those who just want easy access to the mall. Bear in mind that the price of a convenient location means that rent might be slightly more expensive and noise levels may be significantly higher due to the increased foot traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re an international or dual-nationality household moving to Tokyo and are looking for a more expat-friendly neighborhood with access to international shops and supermarkets, neighborhoods such as Roppongi, Hiroo, Shibuya, Azabujuban, and Omotesando may be an attractive, if rather pricey choice. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Commute<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The pandemic may have somewhat reshaped the manner in which we work but commuting to the office or to school is something many individuals still have to contend with. Thus, when looking for new accommodation, it\u2019s best to factor in how long of a commute you may have to make to the office or to school and whether or not this sacrifice is worth the lower rent if you choose somewhere further away; or worth the higher rent for a shorter time on packed trains and a later wake up. You may also have to consider whether or not your transport costs will be covered by the organization you work for \u2013 in Japan, it\u2019s customary for most companies to foot the bill for the employees\u2019 transport costs, but if they don\u2019t or if there\u2019s a monthly limit, you\u2019ll have to offset this from your overall budget. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Food Nearby<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Not a fan of cooking? Inept in the kitchen? Or perhaps you are just too busy to put together a homemade meal? Well, then, you may want to consider moving to a neighborhood with a wide array of food options. Japan doesn\u2019t lack for convenience stores where you get grab ready-made meals to be heated in the microwave, but if your palate runs a little more refined and you\u2019d like access to some fine dining or proper restaurants, you may want to take into account neighborhoods and areas that are adorned with restaurants, izakayas, fast food joints, family style restaurants (if you have kids) etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rent<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Perhaps the most important factor to take into consideration \u2013 the amount of rent you\u2019ll pay per month can really affect the rest of your budget and the kind of lifestyle you\u2019d ideally like to lead. How much rent you can afford to pay is mostly dependent on your salary but your extracurricular activities, social life etc. will also have an impact on this matter. If you\u2019re moving to Tokyo, the wards with the cheapest rent include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n