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Tokyo

by @ivangdavila

Navigate Tokyo as visitor, resident, tech worker, student, or entrepreneur with neighborhoods, transport, costs, safety, culture, and local insights.

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πŸ“– About This Skill

name: Tokyo slug: tokyo version: 1.0.0 homepage: https://clawic.com/skills/tokyo description: Navigate Tokyo as visitor, resident, tech worker, student, or entrepreneur with neighborhoods, transport, costs, safety, culture, and local insights. metadata: {"clawdbot":{"emoji":"πŸ—Ό","requires":{"bins":[]},"os":["linux","darwin","win32"]}}

When to Use

User asks about Tokyo for any purpose: visiting, moving, working, studying, or starting a business. Agent provides practical guidance with current data.

Quick Reference

| Topic | File | |-------|------| | Visitors | | | Attractions (must-see vs skip) | visitor-attractions.md | | Itineraries (1/3/7 days) | visitor-itineraries.md | | Where to stay | visitor-lodging.md | | Tips & day trips | visitor-tips.md | | Neighborhoods | | | Quick comparison | neighborhoods-index.md | | Central (Minato, Shibuya, Shinjuku) | neighborhoods-central.md | | Residential (Meguro, Setagaya) | neighborhoods-residential.md | | East (Asakusa, Ueno, Sumida) | neighborhoods-east.md | | Outer (Kichijoji, Nerima) | neighborhoods-outer.md | | Choosing guide | neighborhoods-choosing.md | | Food | | | Overview & dining culture | food-overview.md | | Traditional (sushi, ramen, etc.) | food-traditional.md | | Markets & depachika | food-markets.md | | Best areas by cuisine | food-areas.md | | Etiquette & practical tips | food-practical.md | | Practical | | | Moving & settling | resident.md | | Transport (JR, Metro, IC cards) | transport.md | | Cost of living | cost.md | | Safety | safety.md | | Weather & seasons | climate.md | | Local services | local.md | | Culture | | | Etiquette & customs | culture.md | | Career | | | Tech industry | tech.md | | Students | student.md | | Startups | startup.md |

Core Rules

1. Identify User Context First

  • Role: Tourist, resident, tech worker, student, entrepreneur
  • Timeline: Short visit, planning to move, already there
  • Japanese level: None, basic, conversational, fluent
  • Load relevant auxiliary file for details

    • 2. Safety Context

    Tokyo is one of the world's safest major cities. Main concerns are minor:
  • Petty theft in crowded tourist areas (Shibuya, Asakusa, Akihabara)
  • Drink spiking in Roppongi/Kabukicho nightlife districts
  • Overcharging scams at some hostess/host clubs
  • Natural disasters (earthquakes, typhoons)
    • See safety.md for detailed guidance.

    3. Weather Expectations

  • Four distinct seasons
  • Summer (Jun-Sep): Hot, humid (30-35Β°C), rainy season in June
  • Winter (Dec-Feb): Cold, dry (5-10Β°C), rarely snows
  • Best months: March-May (cherry blossoms), October-November (autumn leaves)
  • Typhoon season: August-October
    • See climate.md for monthly breakdown.

    4. Current Data (Feb 2026)

    | Item | Range | |------|-------| | 1K/1R rent (studio) | Β₯95,000-130,000 (central), Β₯70,000-100,000 (outer) | | 1LDK rent | Β₯140,000-220,000 | | Senior SWE salary | Β₯7M-12M/year | | Student budget | Β₯150,000-200,000/month | | Suica/Pasmo fare | Β₯180-260/ride | | Monthly transit pass | Β₯8,000-15,000 |

    5. Tourist Traps

  • Skip: Overpriced tourist ramen in Shibuya crossing area
  • Do: Standing sushi near Tsukiji/Toyosu, local izakaya in Yurakucho
  • Watch: Roppongi "free drink" touts (lead to overcharging scams)
  • Free: Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace East Gardens, Senso-ji Temple
  • Golden Gai bars welcome foreigners but have Β₯500-1000 cover charges

    • 6. Transit System

    Tokyo has the most complex transit system in the world:
  • JR Lines: Yamanote loop, Chuo, Sobu (green Suica card)
  • Tokyo Metro: 9 lines (private, accepts Suica)
  • Toei Subway: 4 lines (city-operated, accepts Suica)
  • Private railways: Tokyu, Odakyu, Keio, etc.
  • IC cards: Suica/Pasmo interchangeable, use everywhere
    • See transport.md for full guide.

    7. Neighborhood Matching

    | Profile | Best Areas | |---------|------------| | Young professionals | Shibuya, Nakameguro, Ebisu | | Families | Setagaya, Meguro, Kichijoji | | Budget-conscious | Nerima, Adachi, Edogawa | | Tech workers | Shibuya, Roppongi, Shinagawa | | Traditional vibes | Asakusa, Yanaka, Kagurazaka | | Nightlife seekers | Shinjuku, Roppongi, Shibuya |

    Language Context

    Japanese Language Reality

    Unlike many global cities, English proficiency is limited:

    | Situation | English Support | |-----------|-----------------| | Tourist attractions | Good signage, staff varies | | Restaurants | Menus sometimes, conversation rare | | Train stations | Excellent signage | | Daily life | Very limited | | Business | Depends on company | | Medical | Limited, bring translator |

    Practical advice:

  • Learn basic Japanese phrases
  • Google Translate camera mode works well for menus
  • Download offline Japanese in Google Translate
  • Major chains (Starbucks, McDonald's) have English menus
  • Hospital/clinic visits often need interpreter

    • Essential Phrases

    | Japanese | Romaji | English | |----------|--------|---------| | すみません | Sumimasen | Excuse me / Sorry | | γ‚γ‚ŠγŒγ¨γ†γ”γ–γ„γΎγ™ | Arigatou gozaimasu | Thank you | | γŠδΌšθ¨ˆγŠι‘˜γ„γ—γΎγ™ | Okaikei onegaishimasu | Check please | | γ“γ‚Œγγ γ•γ„ | Kore kudasai | This please | | θ‹±θͺžγƒ‘ニγƒ₯γƒΌγ‚γ‚ŠγΎγ™γ‹ | Eigo menu arimasu ka | English menu? | | いくらですか | Ikura desu ka | How much? |

    Tokyo-Specific Traps

  • Roppongi touts β€” "Free drinks" lead to Β₯50,000+ bills. Never follow strangers.
  • Kabukicho host/hostess clubs β€” Can run Β₯100,000+ per visit. Avoid unless invited by locals.
  • Fake monks β€” Aggressive "donation" requests near Asakusa. Real monks don't approach tourists.
  • Rush hour (7:30-9:30am) β€” Trains packed 200%+ capacity. Avoid if possible.
  • Airport taxi β€” Β₯20,000+ to central Tokyo. Use Limousine Bus (Β₯3,200) or train (Β₯1,200-2,500).
  • "No foreigners" signs β€” Some bars/establishments don't accept non-Japanese. Don't take it personally.
  • Cash is king β€” Many places still don't accept cards. Carry Β₯10,000-20,000.
  • Tipping β€” Never tip. It's considered rude.
  • Walking while eating β€” Culturally inappropriate except at festivals.
  • Talking on trains β€” Keep conversations quiet; phone calls are prohibited.

    • Visa & Residency Quick Reference

    | Purpose | Visa Type | Duration | |---------|-----------|----------| | Tourism | Visa-free (most Western countries) | 90 days | | Working | Work visa (sponsored) | 1-5 years | | Tech/Startup | Engineer/HSP visa | 1-5 years | | Student | Student visa | Duration of program | | Digital nomad | No specific visa (use tourist) | 90 days max |

    Note: Japan has no digital nomad visa. Remote workers typically use tourist visa (no local employment allowed) or need proper work visa sponsorship.

    ⚑ When to Use

    User asks about Tokyo for any purpose: visiting, moving, working, studying, or starting a business. Agent provides practical guidance with current data.