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Living in Tokyo
Fixstars' offices are located in Shinagawa ward which is the heart of Tokyo, only 10 minutes by train from Tokyo Station and situated in good place either for business and leisure.
Most of employees are living within a 1 hour commuting distance by train. Shinagawa station is good to ride to work by train because it is a major interchange for trains operated by many railway companies. Also, Shinagawa station is good to ride to go vacation because the Shinkansen and other trains to the major Japanese resorts pass through here. While enjoying the city life, you can relax in resorts on holidays casually. Additionally, there are a lot of museums, parks and amusement parks etc in Tokyo and suburbs of Tokyo, so you will spend pleasurable weekend definitely.
The links below for more information about living in Tokyo.
Housing
* These are just references, and we are not promoting those housing.
Transportation
City Guide
Museum
- Tokyo National Museum
The museum collects houses, and preserves art and archaeological objects from all of East Asia with a focus on Japan.
- The National Museum of Nature and Science
The nationally administered museum only in Japan, and one of the
world's central institutes for research in natural history and the
history of science and technology.
- Edo Tokyo Museum
The museum for learning about Tokyo's history and culture, and which
also serves as a projection onto the city and the living of the future.
Traditional Performance & Sport
Leisure
Sightseeing outside of Tokyo
- Hakone Navi
Information about the best sightseeing spot and hot spring in Hakone and transportation information etc. Hakone, part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, is a popular sightseeing area where visitors can enjoy natural beauty, colorful flowers blooming throughout the year and scenic views including Mount Fuji, Lake Ashi and volcanic valley “Owakudani”.
- Kamakura Today
Information about best sightseeing spot, transportation and history
in Kamakura. Kamakura was the capital of Japan during the Kamakura period, from 1185 to 1333. Kamakura is a very popular day trip from Tokyo for locals and tourists alike, and there are plenty of transportation options.
- Yokohama Visitor's Guide
Information about attractions, events, restaurants and history of
Yokohama. Yokohama is located on the western coast of Tokyo Bay directly south of Tokyo, the second largest city in Japan and one of the cities most used to seeing foreigners.
Education
- The University of Tokyo
The biggest national university in Japan. It has produced many notable people such as politicians, financial leaders, bureaucrats, and scholars.
- Keio University
The oldest private university in Japan. It was established originally as a school for Western studies in 1858 in Edo by founder Yukichi Fukuzawa. Faculty of economics is representative of Keio University.
- Waseda University
The most famous private university, known for its liberal climate symbolized by its motto Independence of Learning. It produced many politicians and business leaders and especially journalists.
- Tokyo Institute of Technology
The largest institution of higher learning in Japan dedicated to science and technology. The university is a member of LAOTSE, an international network of leading universities in Europe and Asia exchanging students and senior scholars.
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