5 Worst places to live in Tokyo?
An article was written about the worst places to live in Tokyo.
What do you think are the downsides of living in this area?
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