Most tourists find Japan as their second home. Japan provides almost the same comfort that they are accustomed. Actually, living in Tokyo is a combination of both Japanese and Western culture. More foreign nationals choose to live in Azabu, Hiroo, and Shirokane, Tokyo’s cosmopolitan areas in Minato ward. In these areas, you can find the streets lined with boutiques, restaurants, and fashionable apartments. For a more convenient western lifestyle, more diplomats, senior executives and expats choose to live in Hiroo and Azabu. These are Tokyo’s center of foreign community. Living in Tokyo is made easy through the existing subways: the Hibiya, Namboku, and Oedo subway lines which make it easier to go from one place to another or to tour around Tokyo.

About Azabu, Hiroo and Shirokane
Hiroo and Shirokane centuries ago were the home for feudal nobles which established large estates. Some of these estates became the home of many embassies at present while diplomats and most foreigners established their residence in nearby Azabu and Shirokane. Residents could find modern shopping centers in Azabu and Hiroo. There are also fine restaurants, cafes, boutiques, churches and schools which cater to the needs of foreign nationals. National Azabu is one of Tokyo’s best shopping market for foreign food. Azabu became Tokyo’s prestigious residential neighborhood while Hiroo became famous of its clean surroundings and attractive neighborhood with trees lining the streets and the famous western-style apartments. Shirokane area is the next most visited area in Tokyo after Azabu and Hiroo,
Exploring Tokyo
It is not good to explore Tokyo by car. Travelers would be faced with heavy traffic, and high parking fees. It is wise to make use of public transportations such as: trains, subways and buses in touring the metropolitan area. Tokyo is also rich in culture. The famous cherry blossoms can be experienced in the months of March to April. People held picnics at Yoyogi Park, the largest city park in Tokyo. It has a wide area with ponds and forest views. People went to Yoyogi to have a picnic, to jog or for other outdoor activities. Yoyogi has been declared as City Park in 1967, but before that the park was formerly a residential area for US military personnel and later served as Olympic Village during the1964 Tokyo Olympics. Also, the famous Mount Fuji, Japan’s highest mountain is visible in Tokyo, but the view is subject to good weather conditions. For a good view, take the view of the mountain in the early morning or late in the evening during the colder months.