Highlights
- 1Most job opportunities in Japan
- 2Largest Indonesian community
- 3Most halal restaurants
- 424-hour transport (partial)
- 5Culture & entertainment hub
Recommended Areas
Shin-Okubo (新大久保)
Multicultural area with many halal restaurants and Indonesian shops
Edogawa-ku (江戸川区)
Popular with Indonesian families, affordable rent
Adachi-ku (足立区)
Cheap rent, good access to city center
Transportation
JR Yamanote Line, Metro, Toei Subway — IC card (Suica/PASMO) recommended. Monthly commuter pass ¥10,000–¥20,000.
Halal Food
150+ certified halal restaurants. Areas: Shin-Okubo, Ueno, Asakusa. Halal supermarkets: Nasco Halal Food, Istanbul Market.
Indonesian Community
Indonesian Embassy (KBRI Tokyo), PPI Japan (Indonesian Student Association), mosques in Shin-Okubo and Otsuka.
Cost of Living
| Average Rent | ¥70,000–¥120,000/bulan (1K–1LDK) |
| Cost of Living | ¥150,000–¥250,000/bulan |