23-year-old American pays $483/month in rent to live alone in Japan: I could never 'afford something like this' in the U.S.

"Being here has freed up not just money, but mental space," says Ashley Peters, who moved to Japan less than a year after ...
Yahoo

I'm an American who moved to Tokyo 6 years ago. The work culture is still challenging, but the benefits outweigh any drawbacks.

Japan's work culture can be intense, but I've been presented with amazing opportunities in Tokyo. There's so much to love about the city, from the food and culture to the energy. I was 24 when I ...

Beyond rent: Shared houses in Tokyo offer lifestyle, safety and community

Rapid social and demographic change has reshaped how people live and connect in cities. In Tokyo, where urban density meets ...
AOL

I moved to Tokyo to open a bar last year. I'd already lived in a few cities across Asia, but moving was harder in my 30s.

Londoner Holly Graham moved to Asia the day after she turned 24. She lived in Thailand, South Korea, and Hong Kong, with her career shifting from teaching to writing to bartending. In her mid-30s, she ...
Reuters

Tokyo governor to move world's biggest fish market, redevelop area

TOKYO (Reuters) - The governor of Tokyo announced on Tuesday a long-delayed plan to move the world's largest fish market, one of the Japanese capital's biggest tourist attractions, to a man-made ...