Lower rents are attracting young creatives to Kuramae, on Tokyo's east side. Bonus: Great views of the Tokyo Sky Tree.
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Kuramae —
Highlights of this laidback neighborhood include The East, a small mall-like complex featuring a coffee roaster, a burger shop and a barber.
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Tomigaya —
"Once overshadowed by neighboring downtown Shibuya, the quiet Tomigaya 'hood has recently reinvented itself as a hipster hub, boasting places like the Norwegian cafe/bar Fuglen, bean-to-bar chocolate shop Cacao Store, and Monocle magazine's retail store and Tokyo bureau," says Annemarie Luck, editor-in-chief of Tokyo Weekender magazine.
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Daikanyama —
Tokyo's Daikanyama neighborhood is a trendy alternative to Shibuya's crowded streets. A recent influx of boutiques and internationally flavored restaurants has added a fresh feel to the area. The flagship destination is Daikanyama T-Site -- "a library in the woods."
