Planning my move to Japan, and kind of* settling on either Nagoya or Sendai. Main reasons being that having visited both I found them both to still have a city vibe while also not being tourist Disneylands. I don't mind cities at all (I live in London now!) and don't want to move to the Inaka. For background I will be attending Language school first with the aim of completing N1 + advanced Business Japanese courses. I will be in my early 50s, single no kids. I have travelled to Japan multiple times, worked there (bar work) 25 years ago, and also have experience of living in 6 different countries so far so know living somewhere is different than being a tourist etc. Don't have to worry about finding a Japanese employer.
Things I am interested in hearing about:
– Is there a noticeable CoL difference between the two? I would be looking to buy my own place, so rent is not an issue.
– Transport links: I am assuming Nagoya is more of a transport hub, but am I correct? I would be looking at both public transport and driving. And what about inter-city public transport.
– Walkability: I like to walk everywhere as much as possible. Would you say either city has the edge on this.
– General vibe: I know this is very personal, but if you had to choose between the two, which would you choose, and why.
Thanks in advance!
* I mean, I could be convinced otherwise 😉
by Jolly_Garbage3381