The foreigner's guide to Japan

From landing in Japan to owning your home.

Like Tokyo Tower itself, life here is built in levels. The foundation is the decision to move. The observation deck is the keys to your own front door. Every guide on this site is one rung of the climb.

Click a level to start there

The Tokyo Tower of Japanese life

Eight levels, foundation to observation deck. Work upward — or jump straight to the level you're standing on today.

The guide library

Every article written in full in English and Japanese. Filter by where you are in the climb.

The resource hub

The creators, forums, services and official tools we trust, organised by the level you're on. Curated, not sponsored — link suggestions welcome.