5 Worst places to live in Tokyo?

 

An article was written about the worst places to live in Tokyo.

  1. What do you think are the downsides of living in this area?

  2. Do you agree with the author? Would you want to live here?

 

5. Makuhari

(Chiba Prefecture)

Cons:

  • often too crowded

  • lack of supermarkets / convenience stores

  • noisy at night time

Pros:

  • near the seaside

  • can watch sports / concerts easily

  • shopping centre


 







4. Shirokane-takanawa

(Minato Ward, Tokyo)

Several embassies are in this area (Iran, Pakistan, Hungary, Australia, Sri Lanka, Kuwait, Liberia).

Is that good or bad?

Cons:

  • everything is expensive

  • many residents are older so many places close early at night

Pros:

  • convenient location

  • safe and high class

 

3. Kasukabe

(Saitama Prefecture)


 
  • Outskirts of Saitama

  • Famous for being the home of Crayon Shinchan and has a museum

  • Population is declining sharply

  • …so department stores are closing





2. Kamakura

(Kanagawa Prefecture)


What is Kamakura famous for?





  • 2nd tallest Buddha in Japan

  • Beach

  • Food: Shirasu, Shojin cuisine


What are the problems of living here?

  • So many tourists visit, especially on the weekends

  • It creates big traffic jams


1. Yanaka

(Taito Ward, Tokyo)

  • Historical area of Tokyo - it’s one of the few places undamaged during WW2

  • Popular tourist destination

Cons:

  • Crowded with tourists

  • Many buildings are old

  • Many graveyards in the area

  • Not bright enough at night


 

Is there anywhere YOU wouldn’t want to live in Tokyo?

 

 

sources:

  • https://japantoday.com/category/features/lifestyle/five-of-the-worst-areas-to-live-in-and-around-tokyo

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