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LIFE IN JAPAN

EXPATRIATE AREA
SCHOOLS
COST OF LIVING

Having trouble working out which area is best suited to the type of lifestyle you would like to lead in Japan? See our comprehensive guide for information on the popular expat areas to live in Tokyo and Nagoya.

* The majority of people living in city areas in Japan use the name of the closest station to refer to their neighborhood. Eg. Those with an address in Minami-Azabu would say that they lived in Hiroo as this is the closest station to their home.

TOKYO AREAS


•	Minato-Ku
•	Shibuya-ku
•	Meguro-ku
•	Shinagawa-ku
•	Shinjuku-ku
•	Chiyoda-ku
•	Chuo-ku
•	Setagaya-ku
•	Ota-ku

NAGOYA AREAS


•	Meito-ku
•	Chikusa-ku
•	Showa-ku
•	Mizuho-ku
•	Tempaku-ku
•	Naka-ku

No doubt the education needs of your children is at the top of your list of priorities when moving to a foreign country. See our comprehensive list of the international schooling options available for your children in Japan.

Preschools/Kindergartens - Tokyo and Yokohama

1.	ABC International School -www.abcinternationalschool.com
	Address: Katsu Court #101, 2-7-25 Moto Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0046 Telephone/ Fax: 03-5793-1359 Location: Hiroo Station - Hibiya Line

2.	Acorn School -www.acorn-school.com
	Address: #401, Celine Motoazabu, 2-1-21, Motoazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0046 Telephone: 03-5798-3907/ Fax: 03-5798-3908 Location: Hiroo or Roppongi Station - Hibiya LineAzabu Juban or Roppongi Station - Oedo Line

3.	Ai International School - www.aiinternationalschool.com
	Address: 5-4-4-2F Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0073 Telephone: 03-3769-3372/ Fax: 03-3456-0488 Location: Azabu Juban Station - Oedo Line; Mita Station - Mita Line; Shirogane Takanawa Station - Namboku Line

4.	American School in Japan (ASIJ) / Early Learning Center - www.asij.ac.jp
	Address: 6-16-5 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032 Telephone: 03-5771-4344/ Fax: 03-5771-4341 Location: Roppongi Station - Hibiya Line/Oedo Line

5.	American World (Setagaya Campus) - www.americanworld.jp
	Address: 4-30-5 Kaminoge, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 158-0093 Telephone: 03-5758-3858 / Fax: 03-5758-3848 Location: Kaminoge Station - Oimachi Line

6.	AMICI International School - www.amicischool.com
	Address: 4-3-50 Komaba, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-0041 Telephone: 03-5454-9066 / Fax: 03-5454-9067 Location: Komaba Todaimae Station - Keio Inokashira LineHigashi Kitazawa Station - Odakyu LineYoyogi Uehara Station - Odakyu/ Chiyoda Line

7.	Aoba-Japan International School (Meguro Campus) -www.a-jis.com
	Address: 2-10-34 Aobadai, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-0042 Telephone: 03-3461-1442 / Fax: 03-3463-9873 Location: Daikanyama Station - Toyoko Line

8.	Ayla International - www.aylais.com
	Address: 101 Luna Shirokane, 6-14-4 Shirokane, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0072 Telephone: 03-3448-2585 Location: Shirokanedai Station - Namboku Line

9.	Azabu International School - www.azabuis.jp/
	Address: #302, 3-10-12 Azabu Juban, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0045 Telephone: 03-3451-8477 / Fax: 03-3451-8476 Location: Azabu Juban Station - Oedo/ Namboku Line; Hiroo Station ? Hibiya Line

10.	Belgrave International School - www.belgrave.co.jp/preschool/index_e.html
	Address: 3-6-2 IM Nakameguro Bldg. 4F, Nakameguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-0061 Telephone: 03-3712-8016 Location: Nakameguro Station - Hibiya Line / Toyoko Line Meguro School - Meguro Station - JR Yamanote Line; Meguro / Namboku / Mita Line

11.	British School in Tokyo - www.bst.ac.jp
	Address: 1-21-18 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0002 Telephone: 03-5467-4321 / Fax: 03-5467-4322 Location: Shibuya Station - JR Yamanote Line

12.	Child's Play -www.childs-play.org
	Address: 18-8 Moto Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-0062 Telephone: 03-3460-8841 / Fax: 03-5709-0552 Location: Yoyogi Uehara Station - Odakyu Line/Chiyoda LineYoyogi Koen - Chiyoda Line Yoyogi Hachiman Station - Odakyu Line

13.	Christian Academy -www.caj.or.jp
	Address: 2-14, Shinkawacho 1-chome, Higashi-Kurume City, Tokyo 203-0013 Telephone: 0424-71-0022 / Fax: 0424-76-2200 Location: Higashi Kurume - Seibu Ikebukuro LineDirections: caj.or.jp/gettingtocaj.html

14.	Deutsche School Tokyo Yokohama -www.dsty.ac.jp
	Address: 2-4-1 Chigasaki Minami, Tsuzuki-ku, Yokohama 224-0037 Telephone: 045-941-4841 / Fax: 045-941-4481 Location: Nakamachidai Station - Yokohama #9 Subway

15.	Dream Kids Network - www.dreamkids-net.co.jp/en/index.html
	Address: 2-9-23 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0062 Telephone: 03-3403-6612 / Fax: 03-3403-6614 Location: Gaienmae Station - Ginza LineAoyama Itchome Station - Hanzomon/ Ginza/ Oedo Line

16.	Fun House Preschool - www.funhousetokyo.com
	Address: 202 Grand Palace Minami-Azabu, Sendaizaka 1-4-5 Minami-Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0047 Telephone: 03-5442-8009 Location: Azabu Juban - Oedo/ Namboku Line

17.	EWA Children's Garden - www.ewatokyo.com
	Address: 2-1-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032 Telephone: 03-3224-6796 / Fax: 03-3224-6788 Location: Roppongi 1-chome Station - Namboku Line

18.	Franciscan Chapel Center Cooperative Playgroup - www.geocities.com/cooperativeplaygroup/
	Address: 4-2-37 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032 (SPACING PROBLEM) Telephone: 03-3401-2141 / Fax: 03-3401-2142 Location: Roppongi Station ? Hibiya / Oedo Line

19.	Global Kids Academy - www.globalkidsacademy.com
	Address: Villa Nishi-Azabu #101, 3-5-34, Nishi-Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0031 Telephone: 03-5775-6640 / Fax: 03-5775-6830 Location: Roppongi Station - Oedo / Hibiya Line or Hiroo Station - Hibiya Line

20.	Global Indian International School (GIIS) - http://www.globalindian.org.sg
	Address: 3-20-6 Minami Shinozakicho, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo Japan 133-0065 Telephone: 03-5636-9151 Location: Mizue Station - Shinjuku Line

21.	Grace International Learning Center -www.grace-learning.com
	Address: 2-3-11 Seta, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, 158-0095 Telephone / Fax: 03-5716-3100 Location: Futakotamagawa Station - Denentoshi Line

22.	Gregg International School -www.gis-j.com
	Address: 1-14-6 Jiyugaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 152-0035 Telephone: 03-3725-8000 / Fax: 03-5701-2554 Location: Jiyugaoka Station - Toyoko Line/ Oimachi Line

23.	Happy Days International Pre-School -www.ebisupreschool.com
	Address: Ebisu Garden East Building, 2F, 3-9-20, Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0013 Telephone / Fax: 03-3446-1540 Location: Ebisu Station - Hibiya Line /JR Yamanote Line

24.	Hiroo International Kindergarten - www.hik.jp
	Address: #302, 3-10-12 Azabu Juban, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0045 Telephone: 03-3451-8477 / Fax: 03-3451-8476 Location: Azabu Juban Station - Oedo/Namboku Line

25.	Horizon Japan International Preschool & Kindergarten - www.horizon.ac.jp
	Address: 1-33-6 Higashi Terao, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 230-0077 Telephone: 045-584-1945/ Toll Free - Dial: 0120-466-695 / Fax: 045-584-1946 Location: Kikuna Station - Tokyu Toyoko Line or Tsurumi Station - Keihin Tohoku Line - both stations city bus #41, 3 minutes from Shirahata bus stop Shibuya Campus - Meijijingumae Station - Chiyoda Line; Omotesando Station - Ginza/ Hanzomon Line

26.	Imagine Child Development Center - www.toyaku.biz/html/imagine_e/index_e.html
	Address: 13F Yokohama Landmark Tower, 2-1-1-1 Minato Mirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama 220-8113 Telephone: 045-224-2121 / Fax: 045-224-2122 Location: Sakuragicho Station - Tokyu Toyoko LineMinato Mirai - Minato Mirai Line

27.	Imagine Child Development Aoyama -www.toyaku.biz/html/imagine_e/index_e.html
	Address: Park Axis 1-Chome Tower 1F, Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0062 Telephone: 03-5771-5790 / Fax: 03-5571-5791 Location: Aoyama itchome Station Exit #4 - Ginza Line, Hanzomon Line, Oedo Line

28.	Indian International School - www.iisjapan.com
	Address: 2-16-6 Shin Ohashi, Koto-ku, Tokyo Japan 135-0007 Telephone: 03-3635-7850 Location: Morishita Station -Shinjuku/Oedo Line

29.	International School of the Sacred Heart - www.issh.ac.jp
	Address: 4-3-1 Hiroo, Minato-ku, Tokyo 150-0012 Telephone: 03-3400-5549 / Fax: 03-3400-3496 Location: Hiroo Station - Hibiya Line

30.	J's International School -www.js-international-school.com
	Address: 2-12-14 Moto-Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0046 Telephone: 03-3452-2078 / Fax: 03-3452-2092 Location: Azabu Juban - Oedo / Namboku LineHiroo Station - Hibiya Line

31.	Joy to the World American International Preschool & Kindergarten -www.kokusai-h.metro.tokyo.jp
	Address: 5-3-2 2F. Koishikawa, Bunkyo-Ku, Tokyo 112-0002 Telephone/ Fax: 03-5684-0247 Location: Myogadani Station - Marunouchi LineOtsuka Station - JR Yamanote Line - Take the #02 Bus and disembark at Koishikawa Yonchome

32.	K. International School - www.kist.ed.jp
	Address: 3-31-5 Higashisuna, Koto-ku, Tokyo 136-0074, Telephone: 03-3642-9992 / Fax: 03-3642-9994 Location: Higashi Ojima Station - Shinjuku Line

33.	Kanagawa International School - www.kischool.com
	Address: 141 Totsukacho, Totsuka-ku, Yokohama 244-0003 Telephone/Fax: 045-841-3928 Location: Totsuka Station - JR Tokaido Line, Yokohama Subway

34.	Keiki Intercultural Preschool - www.keikipreschool.com/index.htm
	Address: Nakamachi 4-5-8, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 158-0091 Telephone / Fax: 03-3703-8778 Location: Futakotamagawa or Yoga Station - Denentoshi LineKaminoge Station - Oimachi Line

35.	Kids World - www.pigeonhearts.co.jp
	Address: #2 Sano Bldg. 2F, 5-10-24 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0047 Telephone: 03-3448-9081 / Fax: 03-3280-6306 Location: Hiroo Station - Hibiya Line

36.	Komazawa Park International School - www.kpischool.com/
	Address: 2-12-16 Fukazawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 158-0081 Telephone / Fax: 03-5707-0979 Location: Komazawa Daigaku Station - Dentoshi Line

37.	K Space -www.kspace.to
	Address: 5-13-39 Shiroganedai, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0071 Telephone: 035774-6089 Location: Meguro Station - JR Yamanote LineShiroganedai Station - Namboku Line

38.	Lycee Franco Japonais (Fujimi Campus) - www.lfjt.or.jp/htm/index.htm
	Primary School, Address: 1-2-43 Fujimi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0071 Telephone: 03-3261-0137 / Fax: 03-3262-6780 Location: Iidabashi Station - Yurakucho/ Oedo/ Namboku/ Tozai Line; JR Sobu LineKudanshita Station - Shinjuku/ Hanzomon/ Tozai Line

39.	Maria's Babies Society - www.mariasbabies.co.jp/english/hd.html
	Address: Tomy's House #101, 3-36-20 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001 Telephone: 03-3404-3468 / Fax: 03-3404-3625 Location: Harajuku Station - JR Yamanote LineGaienmae Station - Ginza LineMeiji-jingumae Station - Chiyoda LineOmotesando Station - Hanzonmon Line

40.	New International School - www.newinternationalschool.com/
	Address: 3-18-32, Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 171-0022 Telephone: 03-3980-1057 / Fax: 03-3980-1154 Location: Higashi-Ikebukuro Station - Yurakucho LineIkebukuro Station - JR Yamanote Line

41.	New World International School -www.newworldinternationalschool.com/
	Address: Annex II - 101, Sengawa Avenue, 1-24-38 Sengawa-cho, Chofu-shi, Tokyo 182-0002 Telephone/Fax: 03-3305-0573 Location: Sengawa Station - Keio Line

42.	Nishi Azabu School
	Roppongi Station - Hibiya Line or Azabu Juban Station - (Oedo Line or Namboku Line)

43.	Nishimachi International School - www.nishimachi.ac.jp
	Address: 2-14-7, Moto-Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0046 Telephone: 03-3451-5520 / Fax: 03-3456-0197 Location: Azabu Juban Station - Oedo/Namboku Line

44.	PAL International School -www.pal-school.com
	Address: 3-8-18 Nishi Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0031 Telephone: 03-5770-8166 / Fax: 03-5770-8167 Location: Hiroo Station - Hibiya Line Azabu Juban - Oedo/Namboku Line

45.	Poppins International Pre-School - www.poppins.co.jp/pips/
	Address: Yebisu Garden Terrace, Ichibankan 1F, 4-20-2 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0013 Telephone 03-5791-2105 / Fax: 03-5791-2106 Location: Ebisu Station - JR Yamanote Line

46.	PTC Pacific International School -www.ptc-school.com/
	Address: 5-11-5 Shimouma, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 154-0002 Telephone /Fax: 03-5481-9425 Location: Gakugei Daigaku Station - Toyoko Line

47.	Rainbow International Montessori School -www.montessori-rainbow.com/
	Address: 3-12-15 Denenchofu, Ota-ku, Tokyo 145-0071 Telephone: 03-322-0312 / Fax: 03-3722-0359 Location: Denenchofu Station - Toyoko Line Nishi Azabu School - Hiroo Station - Hibiya Line; Roppongi Station - Hibiya/ Oedo Line Rainbow Akamai Center - also located at the Nishi Azabu School

48.	Rivendale Montessori School -www.globaldaigaku.com/global/en/schoolsearch/detail/3451/index.html
	Address: Momon Roppongi Building - 3F, 3-2-19, Motoazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 106-0046 Telephone / Fax: 03-5772-0079 Location: Roppongi Station - Hibiya / Oedo Line

49.	Saint Annie's - Yamate School (Yokohama) -www.Saint Annie's
	Address: Naka-ku, Yamate-Cho 120-17, Yokohama, Japan. 231-0862 Telephone/Fax: 045-624-0064 Location: Motomachi-Chukagai Station (Minato Mirai Line)

50.	Saint Annie's - Yoyogi School (Tokyo) -Saint Annie's
	Address: Kishi Bldg. 2F, Shibuya-ku, Tomigaya 1-5-3, Tokyo, Japan. 151-0063 Telephone/Fax: 03-6407-922 Location: Yoyogi-Hachiman Station (Odakyu Line)

51.	Seisen International School - www.seisen.com
	Address: 1-12-15 Yoga, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 158-0097 Telephone: 03-3704-2661 / Fax: 03-3701-1033 Location: Yoga Station - Denentoshi Line

52.	Seta International Preschool -www.seta-inter.com
	Address: 2-19-21 Seta, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 158-0095 Telephone / Fax: 03-5717-6769 Location: Kaminoge Station - Oimachi Line Yoga / Futako-Tamagawa Station -- Denentoshi Line

53.	Shirogane International School - www.shiroganeis.jp
	Address: Shirogane-en 1F, 5-5-2 Shiroganedai, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0071 Telephone: 03-3442-1941 /Fax: 03-3442-1942 Location: Shiroganedai Station - Namboku / Mita Line

54.	St. Albans International Nursery -www.saintalbans.jp
	Address: 3-6-25 Shiba Koen, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0011 Telephone: 03-3431-8534 (8:30~9:00am only) / Fax: 03-5472-4766 Location: Kamiyacho Station - Hibiya Line

55.	St. Mary's International School -www.smis.ac.jp
	Address: 1-6-19 Seta, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 158-8668 Telephone: 03-3709-3411 / Fax: 03-3707-1950 Location: Kaminoge Station - Oimachi Line Futakotamagawa Station - Oimachi / Denentoshi Line

56.	St. Maur International School - www.stmaur.ac.jp
	Address: 83 Yamatecho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-8654 Telephone: 045-641-5751 / Fax: 045-641-6688 Location: Motomachi-Chukagai - Minato Mirai Line, Yamate Station - JR Keihin Tohoku/Negishi Line

57.	Summerhill International - www.summerhill.jp/
	Address: 2-13-8 Moto Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0046 Telephone: 03-3453-0811 / Fax: 03-3453-0820 Location: Hiroo Station - Hibiya LineAzabu Juban - Namboku / Oedo Line

58.	The Montessori School of Tokyo - www.montessorijapan.com
	Address: 3-5-13 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0047 Telephone: (03) 5449-7067 / Fax: (03) 5449-0087 Location: Azabu Juban Station - Oedo / Namboku LineHiroo Station - Hibiya Line

59.	The Children's Garden International Preschool - www.childrens-garden.jp
	Address: 3-12-9 Honcho, Kichijoji, Musashino-shi 180-0004 Telephone: 0422-20-5055 Location: Kichijoji Station - JR Chuo/ Sobu Line

60.	Tokyo International School - www.tokyois.com
	Address: 3-4-22 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0073 Telephone: 03- 5484-1160 / Fax: 03- 5430-4695 Location: Tamachi Station - JR Yamanote Line, Keihin Tohoku/ Negishi Line; Mita Station - Mita / Asakusa Line

61.	Tokyo Union Church Preschool & Kindergarten - www.tucelc.com/
	Address: 5-7-7 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 153-0013 Telephone: 03-3400-1579 Location: Harajuku Station - JR Yamanote LineMeijijingumae - Chiyoda Line

62.	Treehouse Montessori School - www.tms-school.com
	Address: 16-5, Honmoku Makado, Naka-Ku, Yokohama 231-0825 Telephone: 045-622-5804 / Fax: 045-622-2803 Location: JR Negishi Station. Go to Bus stop #1 - take bus #58, #99, #101 or #126 towards Sakuragicho , Yokohama or Hodogaya Shako.

63.	Unida International School (Ebisu) - www.unida.co.jp
	Address: 3-25-2 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 153-0013 Telephone: 03-3443-6850 / Fax: 03-3443-7867 Location: Ebisu Station - JR Yamanote Line

64.	Willowbrook International School Kindergarten - www.willowbrookschool.com
	Address: 2-14-28 Motoazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0046 Telephone: 03-3449-9030 Location: Hiroo Station - Hibiya LineAzabu Juban - Oedo/ Namboku Line

65.	Yamato International School - www.yamato-is.jp
	Address: 6-1-12 Kitashinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0001 Telephone 03-5488-7888 / Fax: 03-3446-1286 Location: Gotanda or Shinagawa Station - JR Yamanote Line

66.	Yokohama International Christian Academy - www.yica.co.jp
	Address: HS Oebashi Bldg. 2F, 6-90-1 Onoe-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama 231-0015 Telephone: 045-212-5171 / Fax: 045-212-5172 Location: JR Kannai/Sakuragicho Station - JR Keihin Tohoku/Negishi Line; Toyoko/Minato Mirai Line: Bashamichi Station; Yokohama Municipal Subway: Kannai/Sakuragicho Station

67.	Yokohama International School - www.yis.ac.jp
	Address: 258 Yamatecho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0862 Telephone: 045-622-0084 / Fax: 045-621-0379 Location: Motomachi-Chukagai Station - Toyoko/Minato Mirai Line; Ishikawacho Station - JR Keihin Tohoku/Negishi Line

68.	Yoyogi International Preschool and Kindergarten - www.yoyogiinternationalschool.com
	Address: 1-15-12 Tomigaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-0063 Telephone: 03-5478-6714 / Fax: 03-5478-6713 Location: Yoyogi Koen Station - Chiyoda LineYoyogi Hachiman Station - Odakyu Line

As you may be aware, Japan ranks amongst the most expensive countries to live in the world. Check out our relocation cost survey to gain a better idea of the costs involved with education, shopping, accommodation and more.

•	International Schools
•	Market Basket
•	Car Lease/Purchase
•	Social Clubs
•	Housing
•	Japanese Language Schools

*All costs are listed in Japanese yen and are subject to change.

International Schools

American School in Japan (ASIJ)
Please see www.asij.ac.jp for further information.

Tuition:	Full Academic Year
Preschool through Grade 12	JPY 2,020,000

Application Fee *Non-refundable fee per student	JPY 20,000 per student
Capital Assessment (Preschool Grade 12) *Non-refundable, annual fee per student	JPY 100,000
School Year 2004/2005	JPY 100,000
School Year 2005/2006	JPY 100,000
School Year 2006/2007	JPY 100,000
Registration (Preschool Grade 12) Building Maintenance *Non-refundable, one-time payment for all new students, upon registration	JPY 300,000 JPY 500,000
Bus (optional for Grades K-12)	JPY 325,000

ABC International Preschool
Please see www.abcinternationalschool.com for further information.

Tuition:	Full Academic Year
Depending on how many days per week and the program type	JPY 558,000 - JPY 2,132,000

Application Fee	JPY 20,000
Registration (per family) *Non-refundable, one-time payment for all new students upon registration	JPY 200,000

Market Basket

Dairy

Milk (1L)	JPY 198	Eggs (pack of 10)	JPY 188
Butter (200g)	JPY 299	Yogurt (500g)	JPY 260
Cheddar cheese (200g)	JPY 504	Whipped cream (200ml)	JPY 299

Meat, Poultry & Seafood

Beef (100g)	JPY 339	Ham (135g)	JPY 380
Ground beef (100g)	JPY 280	Salmon (100g)	JPY 158
Beef fillet (100g)	JPY 422	Pork loin (100g)	JPY 248
Chicken breast (100g)	JPY 80	Chicken thigh (100g)	JPY 149
Sausages (120g)	JPY 369	Black tiger prawns	JPY 100 each

Fruit & Vegetables

Cucumber	JPY 248 for 3	Tomatoes	JPY 178 each
Potatoes (500g)	JPY 198	Lettuce	JPY 158 each
Broccoli	JPY 298	Pumpkin	JPY 570 each
Apples	JPY 198 each	Oranges	JPY 106 each

Drinks

Apple juice 1L	JPY 198	Soft drink 350ml	JPY 120
Mineral water 2L	JPY 239	Soft drink 1.5L	JPY 312
Table wine 750 ml	JPY 1280~	Beer 350ml	JPY 218

Other Groceries

Sugar 1kg	JPY 244	Bread (loaf of 6 thick slices)	JPY 159~
Coffee 100g	JPY 150~	Tea bags (pack of 25)	JPY 281
Jam 165g	JPY 189	Cookies (packet of 16)	JPY 197~
Cooking oil 1L	JPY 498~	Cereal (330g)	JPY 413~
Potato chips 90g	JPY 145~	Pasta (450g)	JPY 208
Rice 2kg	JPY 1050	Flour (500g)	JPY 134
Ketchup 300g	JPY 207	Mayonnaise (350g)	JPY 380

Toiletries

Shampoo (200ml)	JPY 398~	Mascara	JPY 800~
Lipstick	JPY 1300~	Moisturizer	JPY 700~
Tampons	JPY 294 for 10	Toilet paper (4 rolls)	JPY 289
Kleenex (5 box pack)	JPY 358	Soap (3 bars)	JPY 270

Cleaning Products

Bath cleaner	JPY 310	Glass cleaner	JPY 300
Mould cleaner	JPY 268	Toilet cleaner	JPY 320
Washing powder (1.2kg)	JPY 398	Softener	JPY 378
Cleaning wipes	JPY 270	Dish washing detergent	JPY 258

Car Lease/Purchase

The majority of expat housing includes one parking space, with the exception being the newer high-rise apartment buildings in Tokyo where the cost can be as high as JPY 80,000/month.

By law, you must have a registered parking space before leasing or purchasing a car in Japan. While Japan’s public transportation systems are easily accessible and convenient for singles, most expat families coming to Japan benefit from having a car, allowing them to easily take their children to school, go to the supermarket and other day-to-day places.
The following is a list of popular vehicles in Japan with costs for purchasing new or leasing over a 36-month period. Short-period leases are also available at higher rates.

Car Type	Purchase (New)	Lease (New) - 36 Months
Honda Accord 2.0 E Family Sedan	2,250,000	65,500
Honda Odyssey 2.3 M 7 Seater Family Wagon	2,400,000	70,000
Honda S2000 Sports Car	3,800,000	80,000
Toyota Camry 2.4 Family Sedan	2,500,000	75,000
Toyota Land Cruiser VX Ltd. 4WD	4,500,000	125,000
Mazda MPV 2.3 Sports 7 Seater Family Wagon	2,600,000	75,000
Mazda Atenza Wagon 4WD Station Wagon	2,600,000	75,000
BMW 320i Luxury Sedan	4,500,000	125,000
Mercedes E320 Avantgarde Luxury Sedan	8,085,000	181,000

Taxes:

New car 5% consumption tax and 5% acquisition tax applies at time of purchase
Used car 5% consumption tax and 5% acquisition tax on present value applies
Yearly Prefecture tax is due in May approximately 40,000 Yen
Yearly Light Vehicle tax is due in April about 10,000 Yen (based on the size of the engine)

Shaken:

Compulsory inspection done after 3 years for new cars and then every two years (75,000 - 200,000 Yen)

Insurance:

Mandatory Insurance/Compulsory Accident Liability Insurance (CALI) - Usually valid until the Shaken deadline (JPY 30,000). Coverage is only up to 30,000,000 yen per accident.
Supplemental Insurance A comprehensive policy may cost as much as 120,000 yen per year.

Social Clubs

Tokyo American Club

Members can take advantage of the club’s eight restaurants and bars, extensive banquet services and meeting facilities, gym, bowling alley, squash courts, swimming pool, sports leagues, classes and lectures, organized domestic and international tours, Women’s Group, 25,000 volume library for every age group with Internet access, a video library with 10,000 tapes including the latest releases, an English language bookstore, child care center, barber, beauty salon, an outside ticket service, and much more.

For a complete tour of the facilities available, membership information, dues and online sign-up, please see the Tokyo American Club’s website at www.tokyoamericanclub.org.

Corporate Membership

Eligibility

•	For residents of the Kanto region
•	Duration of membership is unlimited
•	Conversion to other categories is possible
•	Transferable to a succeeding applicant (can overlap for up to 3 months)

Entrance Fee

•	2,100,000 yen (non-refundable)
•	1,000,000 yen for each subsequent membership transfer

Deposit

•	200,000 yen refundable deposit

Dues

•	Single - 20,000 yen monthly dues apply for single
•	Family - 26,000 yen monthly dues will cover the individual, spouse, and all children under 21 years of age
•	Double monthly dues are required in June and December (bonus payment months in Japan).

Housing

The following prices are representative of a Japanese supermarket in central Tokyo. The same items at an international supermarket will be higher on average, and the same items at a supermarket located in the suburbs will be priced lower.

Please note that owner’s in Japan prefer to have housing contracts signed and payments made by registered companies in Japan.

Central Location Tokyo (Minato-ku)

Size	Monthly Rent	Availability
1 BedRoom	JPY 250,000 - JPY 600,000	High
2 BedRoom	JPY 400,000 - JPY 750,000	High
3 BedRoom	JPY 600,000 - JPY 1,200,000	Moderate
4 BedRoom	JPY 900,000 - JPY 2,200,000	Moderate
5 BedRoom	JPY 1,600,000 - JPY 2,500,000	Very limited

Central Location Yokohama (Naka-ku)

Size	Monthly Rent	Availability
1 BedRoom	JPY 200,000 - JPY 300,000	Limited
2 BedRoom	JPY 300,000 - JPY 500,000	High
3 BedRoom	JPY 500,000 - JPY 800,000	High
4 BedRoom	JPY 650,000 - JPY 1,000,000	Moderate
5 BedRoom	JPY 750,000 - JPY 1,200,000	Very limited

Central Location Nagoya (Meito-ku)

Size	Monthly Rent	Availability
1 BedRoom	JPY 150,000 - JPY 300,000	Limited
2 BedRoom	JPY 200,000 - JPY 400,000	High
3 BedRoom	JPY 300,000 - JPY 600,000	High
4 BedRoom	JPY 400,000 - JPY 700,000	Limited
5 BedRoom	JPY 500,000 - JPY 800,000	Very limited

Japanese Language Schools

There are numerous Japanese language schools in Tokyo with various types of courses available. The following schools’ costs are intended to provide you with an idea of the range in the standard fees.

Meguro Language Center
Please see www.mlcjapanese.co.jp for further information.

Private Lesson (excluding tax)
Registration Fee	None
Lesson Fee (90 minutes, 8 times)	JPY 54,000
Group Lesson (excluding tax) JPY 300,000 - JPY 600,000
Registration Fee	None
Lesson Fee (90 minutes, 32 times)	JPY 115,200/person

ABC International Preschool
Please see www.abcinternationalschool.com for further information.

Private Lesson (excluding tax)
Registration Fee	JPY 30,000
Lesson Fee (80 minutes, 15 times)	JPY 168,000
Group Lesson (excluding tax)JPY 300,000 - JPY 600,000
Registration Fee	JPY 10,500
Lesson Fee (80 minutes, 20 times)	JPY 75,600/group of 3 - 6 people