37M no kids no wife, first time expat moving to Tokyo.
Fortunate to have landed a good role with my current company and have some temporary housing set up and what seems like really good support with help getting things like phone and bank accounts set up as well.
I’m both excited and anxious, and I don’t know what to expect. I’m planning to have a full week in Tokyo off before my first day of work to get things like my commute and daily routine figured out.
I’m mostly just curious what people’s advice is for the first 3-6 months of being in a new place would be!
What are things that would be good to prioritize? What are things you do to deal with the hardships? What are ways you build up your support system in a new place?
I’m not looking for Tokyo specific advice either, any advice for moving to a new place would be appreciated!
Thank you all for taking the time.
Stand on the left side of the escalator while riding it. 😉 A lot of people probably envy you for this job atm. People's advice will depend on how long you are planning to stay.
Yes, tons of envy 😂 also hard to deal with so pro tips there would be great
If you take any prescriptions, or even have some favorite OTC meds, make sure you have enough supply to get you through the first chaotic months before you find a local brand that you like.
I don’t think you’d get bored in Tokyo. At least you wouldn’t have to worry about anything, and the food is cheap and delicious. I recommend a restaurant called Saizeriya.
Landed in Tokyo with the life 3 years ago and its been amazing living here. Prioritize simplicity first; get your local groceries and restaurants you like. Next up is exploring the train lines that are closest to you. Go to nearby stops and walk around just to get a feel of what you like and don't like nearby. After that you're ready for deeper exploration. As far as support systems it can be a bit more complicated. Luckily for us we live in a luxury apartment that has a healthcare facility attached to it with English speaking nurses 24/7...we also live right next to a teaching hospital that we've used a few times in minor emergencies...I guess what I'm trying to say is even random redditors can be part of your support system. Give a shout if you need something specific!