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title: "What are the pros and cons about living in Tokyo, Japan?"  
description: "What are the pros and cons about living in Tokyo, Japan?"  
author: "Akash Ahlawat"  
published: 2018-07-09  
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# What are the pros and cons about living in Tokyo, Japan?

What are the [pros](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/300578/the-pros-cons-of-using-bootstrap-in-web-development) and [cons about living](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/46150/what-are-the-pros-and-cons-about-living-in-lismore) in Tokyo, Japan?\
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## Answers

### Answer by Sarda Kumari

## An overview

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The Economist referred to **Tokyo as the safest city in the world**. Considering the size and population, **Japan is a safe country, and Tokyo is a safe city.**

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People can walk around Tokyo city, **even at midnight, without fear of getting harmed**. \
According to the Economist's annual global liveability index, Tokyo was ranked as the **fourth most livable city in the world.** ![What are the pros and cons about living in Tokyo, Japan?](https://answers.mindstick.com/questionanswer/78608500-2ea1-445b-98ef-fcbe00f3ae31/images/8515e498-62d9-4cc7-a182-fd8277df8833.jpeg)\
Read also: **[what-is-the-meaning-of-the-word-Tokyo?](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/33400/what-is-the-meaning-of-the-word-tokyo)** \
**Pros of living in Tokyo** **\** **1.** **High standard of living** The ideal of facilities in apartments and houses in Tokyo is high. Most areas are **well connected to amenities**, **supermarkets, restaurants, and educational institutions**. The areas are also **well linked by public transport**. \
**2. Extensive and efficient public transport network** Transport is **highly efficient, wide-reaching, and well integrated.** Regular passengers get the facility of using **IC cards**, which are r**echargeable smart cards for public transport**. Modes of public transportation include **buses, trains, and the subway.** **\** **3.** **Excellent healthcare services** Tokyo offers **outstanding healthcare services** and is well equipped with **modern healthcare technologies**. ![What are the pros and cons about living in Tokyo, Japan?](https://answers.mindstick.com/questionanswer/78608500-2ea1-445b-98ef-fcbe00f3ae31/images/f0e82e7c-4360-4751-a98f-960e6b168f30.jpeg)\
Read also: [**Is-japan-a-safe-country-to-live-in?**](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/33398/is-japan-a-safe-country-to-live-in) \
**4.** **Excellent educational facilities** The **public, private and international schools** and colleges of Tokyo offer **high facilities standards**. Teachers are **highly qualified and capable**. The **public schooling system** enables residents to **save a lot of money** while **not compromising on the quality of education.** \
**[Cons](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/81487/pros-cons-of-coronavirus-lockdown) of living in Tokyo** **\** **1.** **Expensive cost of living** Tokyo is ranked one of the **most expensive cities worldwide**. **Rents constitute a significant expense**, and **utilities add additional weight** to the existing cost. \
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**2.** **Difficult work-life balance** The **work hours are long** with only a **few statutory paid leave allowances**. People **may feel burnt out** while working here.


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