u/bloptrane

Hi guys, I'll try to keep it short. I've been researching Tokyo neighbourhoods and Shimokitazawa came up as a fit for someone into music, alternative culture and creative crowds. Before committing I wanted to get some real input from people who actually know the city. I visited Tokyo two summers ago and spent time in Harajuku and around Shibuya which is partly why those areas appeal to me. I also have a few contacts/friends there already. Shimokitazawa came up repeatedly when I asked people who actually live there, which is why I'm focusing on that area. but I wanted broader input from people with more experience of the city.

I'm 20, finishing my bachelor's degree in Europe and taking a gap year before my master's. I'm genuinely considering moving to Tokyo for around 6 to 9 months. I feel like I should introduce myself so you could maybe point me toward the right neighbourhoods around the Shimokitazawa, Shinjuku, Harajuku and Shibuya area. im open to other neibourhoods but i feel like it is where most young ppl like me would tend to be ? correct me if im wrong.

I'm a big music guy, I make music and constantly listen to new artists or older inspirations. I mainly play soul funk jazz rock etc. I really dig ppl like d Angelo, Radiohead, isaiah sharkey or rosenwinkel. I also listen to other many genres including math rock or shoegaze. I'm into fashion and have my own aesthetic, and I tend to gravitate toward creative, alt and curious crowds. People who are into ideas as much as they're into music or art, even if they don't fit neatly into one box. I'm also a bit of a nerd when it comes to certain subjects such as economics, history, politics, that kind of thing. I like being around people who get genuinely excited about ideas.

So yeah in conclusion, I'm looking for a neighbourhood with a strong intellectual and artistic scene, good bars and places to socialise, and the kind of crowd I could actually connect with and have interesting conversations with. My rent budget is up to 160k yen. Any recommendations welcome, and if you're in that scene yourself, even better

Hi guys, I'll try to keep it short.

I'm 20 finishing my bachelor degree here in Europe and I'll take a gap year before doing my master. I'm genuinely considering moving to Tokyo for about 6 months to 8-9 and don't know much about the life there. I feel like I should introduce myself a little so that you guys could maybe recommend me some neighbourhoods.

I'm a big music guy, I make music and constantly listen to new artists or older inspirations. I mainly play soul funk jazz rock etc. I really dig ppl like d Angelo, Radiohead, isaiah sharkey or rosenwinkel. I also listen to other many genres including math rock or shoegaze. I'm into fashion and have my own aesthetic, and I tend to gravitate toward creative, alternative, and curious crowds. People who are into ideas as much as they're into music or art, even if they don't fit neatly into one box. I'm also a bit of a nerd when it comes to certain subjects such as economics, history, politics, that kind of thing. I like being around people who get genuinely excited about ideas.

So yeah in conclusion, I'm looking for a neighbourhood with a strong intellectual and artistic scene, good bars and places to socialise, and the kind of crowd I could actually connect with and have interesting conversations with. My rent budget is up to 160k yen. Any recommendations welcome, and if you're in that scene yourself, even better.