JP · Country Desk
Tokyo
Bilateral missions and UN University. Japan.
Living Living in Tokyo Diplomatic accreditation in Japan, the MOFA Protocol Directorate, residence status, healthcare, and the practical features of a posting in one of the world's largest and most organised cities. Rev. 07 Jul 2026 Vehicles Vehicles in Tokyo Japan's distinctive blue diplomatic plates with Japanese kanji, the MOFA and Land Transportation Office procedure, tax exemptions, and why owning a car in central Tokyo is rarely practical. Rev. 07 Jul 2026 Schools International Schools in Tokyo Schools for diplomatic and internationally mobile families in Tokyo: ASIJ, TIS, BST and the key options, fees in JPY (and USD for ASIJ), the exchange rate factor, and geography in a city where school location drives residential choice. Rev. 07 Jul 2026 Security Security in Tokyo Tokyo is one of the world's safest large cities. The primary security considerations for diplomatic staff are entertainment district risks, tokuryū crime groups, and Japan's earthquake environment, not terrorism. Rev. 07 Jul 2026