Tokyo is the home for the rich and famous. It is considered as one of the most expensive cities in the world. Tokyo is famous of its luxury Tokyo apartments. That is why, if you want to have a longer visit and stay in Japan, it is best to find a place outside of Central Tokyo. You will find low cost hotels, apartments and restaurants in the areas outside of Tokyo. In addition, there are also available parking spaces at a lower parking fee. You can use your personal car or rent a car for a tour around Japan, except Tokyo Central. In renting hotels or apartments outside of Tokyo area, the excitement and comfort is the same as when you rent luxury Tokyo apartments. Tokyo also provides many opportunities to job seekers. It is highly urbanized that finding jobs is quick and easy. Tokyo also offers foreign services like the international supermarkets, English bookstores and array of western restaurants.
Hokkaido and Chubu regions
In places like Hokkaido and Chubu regions, the slow-paced life in these regions do not offer the same western life comfort that urban Tokyo have. But, it offers different ecstatic level of enjoyment. In Hokkaido for example, it is paradise to visitors because of the nature’s bounty offerings. It is famous for hot spring resorts which is the bests in Japan and outdoor sports like skiing, cycling, rafting, and hiking. It is also known for delicious seafood and cheap renting spaces. Likewise, the Chubu region which consists of Gifu, Aichi, Toyama, Ishikawa, Nagano and Fukui prefectures are wonderful places to live if you like a simple, nature-rich environment. This is the best region to visit if you wish to know more of Japanese culture and tradition. The city of Kanazawa has many interesting shrines, temples, museums, and well-preserved old buildings.
Tohoku region
Likewise, the Tohoku region is made up of the prefectures of Aomori, Akita, Niigata, Yamagata, Miyagi, Fukushima, and Iwate, which is rural in setting. Sometimes, people regarded the place as backward and the economy is very slow. There are only few foreigners in the region. The main urban center however is Sendai, the capital of Iwate prefecture. If you wish to study about Japan’s culture, visit Tohoku. In this region, Japanese people showcase their unique festivities and their Japanese arts and culture. Moreover, the Akita region is famous for its “Akita bijin”, said to be the home of Japan’s most beautiful women because of their pale skin.