Living in Tsurumi

One of Japan's best-known multicultural neighborhoods, where Zainichi Koreans, Okinawans and South American immigrants have settled over generations. It is also a commuting hub from which you can reach both Tokyo and Yokohama without transferring. However, the image of an old industrial zone remains and it is far from a stylish lively district, so you may be disappointed if you expect an atmosphere like central Tokyo.

It is a multicultural neighborhood in northern Yokohama served by the JR Keihin-Tohoku Line and the Keikyu Line. With communities of Zainichi Koreans and people of Okinawan and South American origin, you can experience a variety of food and culture. It is good to know that it has the image of a waterfront industrial zone and that the atmosphere differs greatly by area. Located between Tokyo and Yokohama, access to both is good and rents are cheap, so it suits office workers and single residents who want to save money.