Japan is one of the most, if not the most, expensive countries in the world. Corporate jobs that expatriates typically hold are usually located in the Tokyo area. Tokyo is an expensive and crowded city. Taxi fares from airports to downtown Osaka and Tokyo are exceedingly expensive. Support from an employer is absolutely necessary to maintain a normal quality of life. Rent, communication costs, parking, utilities, and transportation are at premium prices. Outside of Tokyo, there is more space, living accommodations are larger and less expensive, and personal transportation is a more affordable option.

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