Living in Nagoya Useful Information for Foreigners

Nagoya is a city in the Central part of Japan. There are many companies and factories, and many people live in this city.
Aichi Prefecture, where Nagoya is located, has the second largest number of foreign residents after Tokyo.
 
This article provides useful information for those who want to start a new life in Nagoya.
 
Source：令和４年６月末現在における在留外国人数について | 出入国在留管理庁

Life in Nagoya

Support for Foreigners

According to a 2020 Aichi Prefecture survey, people from Brazil, the Philippines, Peru, Vietnam, and Indonesia are the largest foreign population living in the prefecture in Japan.
Therefore, support is available in other languages as well.
 
At the Nagoya International Center, you can consult about residency status, taxes, work, etc.
You can also search for Japanese language classes in Nagoya.
 
Consultations are available in Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Filipino, Vietnamese, Nepali, Indonesian, and Thai.
The languages that can be consulted are determined by time, so please check before you go there.

Web site: Nagoya International Center Information Consultation Service

Transportation

Public transportation such as buses and subways are well provided in Nagoya.
 
The website of Transportation Bureau City of Nagoya is available in nine languages, including English and Chinese, as well as Japanese. The site is very convenient when you want to find out where you want to go.
 
It is also very convenient when you are going back to your home country or traveling abroad, since the Central Japan International Airport (Centrair) is located in the city.

Shopping

Shopping is also a convenient experience in Nagoya City. There are many 24-hour supermarkets and convenience stores.
Furthermore, there are many drugstores and 100-yen stores, providing an easy way to shop for daily necessities.
 
There are many famous brand stores and shopping malls in the Nagoya Station area and Sakae.
 
In the Osu(大須) shopping district, visitors can enjoy shopping and eating while enjoying the unique atmosphere of Nagoya.

Medical Care

There are many hospitals and clinics in Nagoya.
Some medical facilities are available in foreign languages, so you can receive consultation and treatment in English, Portuguese, and Korean.

A place where people from different countries gather

There are many foreign communities in Nagoya.
Sakae(栄) and Meieki(名駅) areas are especially popular, and there are many events where you can make friends with people from various countries.

Nagoya Rent Prices

Aichi Prefecture Average rent "One room" is 52,381 yen
Source:全国賃貸管理ビジネス協会の2024年4月の発表

 
Rent varies a lot depending on the area where you live and the size of the room.
In addition to rent, there may be common service charges, management fees, and parking fees, so it is important to include these costs when budgeting your rent.

Information on rent prices in Nagoya City

In the central Nagoya area, rents for one-room apartments are slightly higher than in other areas of the city.

Source: SUUMO - Aichi Rent Rates Updated April 10, 2024 *Average rent

The average rent for a one-room apartment is 59,000 yen in Naka Ward and 58,000 yen in Higashi Ward, both located in the center of Nagoya City.
On the other hand, rents tend to be lower in other parts of Nagoya.
For example, in Tenpaku Ward, the market rent for a one-room apartment is 30,000 yen.

Information on rent prices outside of Nagoya City

If you want to save on rent, living outside of Nagoya is also a good option.
There are areas with easy access to central Nagoya and relatively inexpensive rent.

 Source: SUUMO - Aichi Rent Prices Updated on April 10, 2024 *Average rent

Nagoya Attractiveness

Atmosphere of Nagoya

Nagoya is a popular tourist destination because of its historical and modern attractions.

Nagoya has a rich culinary culture, with unique gourmet foods that can only be found there.
 
Nagoya is also known for its "Cafe culture(喫茶文化)," with many coffee shops and cafes offering inexpensive and delicious morning meals from early in the morning.
 
People in Nagoya are known for their hospitality and kindness.
This is because the area around the castle was developed for commercial purposes, and people were socializing with their customers and business partners.

Gourmet

There are many delicious foods in Nagoya.
 
Hitsujimabushi（ひつまぶし）

It is eaten after eating rice and eel, with Japanese soup stock (dashi) and condiments.
 
Miso Katsu（みそかつ）

A pork cutlet (tonkatsu) served with miso sauce.
 
Ogura Toast（小倉トースト）

A toast topped with azuki beans. It is a standard breakfast menu at coffee shops in Nagoya.

Nagoya Sightseeing Spots

There are many tourist attractions in Nagoya.
 
Atsuta Shrine
It is a historically important shrine where one of the three sacred treasures of Japan is located.
 
Nagoya Castle
It is a place where you can feel an historical atmosphere.
Nagoya Castle is famous for its "golden Shachihoko (ornamental gold ornaments)".
 
The Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium
You can watch a lot of sea creatures. In particular, the orca and dolphin shows are very popular.
 
Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Garden
It is a very large zoo where you can see many kinds of animals and plants.
It is also famous for having raised many koalas and for its handsome gorilla, "Shabani".

Finally

Nagoya, as well as Tokyo and Osaka, is a great place for foreigners to live.
 
To start a new life in Nagoya, you will also need to find a new job.
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