Tokyo 23 Wards

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Nerima 練馬 Itabashi 板橋 Kita 北 Adachi 足立 Katsushika 葛飾 Suginami 杉並 Nakano 中野 Toshima 豊島 Bunkyo 文京 Arakawa 荒川 Taito 台東 Sumida 墨田 Edogawa 江戸川 Shinjuku 新宿 Shibuya 渋谷 Chiyoda 千代田 Chuo 中央 Koto 江東 Setagaya 世田谷 Meguro 目黒 Minato 港 Shinagawa 品川 Ota 大田
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Top 5 Wards for Expats

Based on expat community feedback — best combination of English support, transit, and lifestyle.

1
Shinjuku Best transit hub, vibrant nightlife
2
Shibuya Trendy, tech scene, young expats
3
Minato International community, embassies
4
Meguro Residential charm, great cafes
5
Nakano Budget-friendly, central location
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