In this video, Scott gives us an overview of the average commute time in Tokyo, examples of typical commutes and how his own past commuting experience has been. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Japanese government is offering various homebuyer incentives to encourage people to move outside Tokyo and telecommute.
But a long commute can seriously affect your quality of life and if you can, it’s a good idea to prioritize commute time as a factor in choosing where you live in Tokyo or the surrounding prefectures that constitute greater Tokyo: Chiba, Saitama, and Kanagawa.
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Lead image: Background photo of Shinjuku Station by Scott Kouchi