Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward: Where a foreigner will feel at home

For a neighborhood that is not only a major commercial center but also a place where a foreigner will more likely feel at home, Tokyo’s Shinjuku (新宿区) ward is well worth considering as it has the highest number of registered foreigners of any neighborhood in the city. Furthermore, it also the home for the metropolitan government of Tokyo and the Nishi-shinjuku skyscraper business district which contains several of the city’s tallest skyscrapers. For these reasons, its Shinjuku Station is considered to be the busiest train station in the world while in its immediate vicinity are numerous department stores and specialist electronic and camera shops that Tokyo is known for along with plenty of entertainment venues (such as cinemas, bars and restaurants). In addition, located nearby is the Koenji neighborhood which was recently profiled by the New York Times as the area is considered to be the birthplace of Japanese punk rock and a laboratory for local musicians.

For long term business travelers and expatriates who wish to stay in the area, the Oakwood Apartments Shinjuku is conveniently located near the Shinjuku Station and the the office towers of Nishi-Shinjuku. The 140 unit Oakwood offers a high-tech Business Center, a spectacular Sky Lounge with expansive views of the city and stylish apartments equipped with 37" LCD TVs and Bose stereos complete with iPod docking stations. And for business travelers seeking serviced offices, the Shinjuku Nomura is located in the heart of Shinjuku and includes restaurants on the 49th and 50th floors offering spectacular views of the city and even Mount Fuji. In addition, the Regus centre located in the Shinjuku Park Tower is also well situated as the building is situated next to the Shuto Expressway Number 4 and there is a complimentary shuttle bus service to Shinjuku station.

So if you are looking for a neighborhood in Tokyo where you can live, work and feel at home while being at the center of action, look no further than Shinjuku.