Expat Advice: Culture Shock in Tokyo, Japan

What is the name of the city or town that you are reporting on?

Tokyo

What are the most challenging aspects of the new culture?

Expats often find it challenging to adjust to the cultural differences in their new home, find housing and employment in the new location, make friends, develop a new social network, learn the language, and obtain necessary documents from the government. Additionally, some expats may experience feelings of homesickness, loneliness, and anxiety when starting out in a new country.