Roppongi has long been one of the most popular residential areas among Japan’s expatriate residents, who are attracted by its convenient location, lively atmosphere and the proximity of services and facilities which cater to the foreign community.

Known primarily among Japanese for its nightlife, in recent years Roppongi has also become a hugely popular daytime destination due to the addition of two spectacular new developments ? Tokyo Midtown and Roppongi Hills. Both developments, which centre on high-rise office complexes, contain a range of cafes, restaurants, and exclusive stores selling the latest designer goods. Two of Tokyo’s top hotels, the Ritz Carlton and Grand Hyatt, are also located within these developments, making Roppongi a favorite with business travelers and visiting celebrities.

Art-lovers also have good reason to visit Roppongi’s first-class art galleries - the Mori Art Museum in Roppongi Hills, the Suntory Museum of Art in Midtown, and the National Art Center Tokyo with its futuristic architecture and massive exhibition space.

Roppongi is also a great place to eat. There is an amazing array of restaurants, and a wide variety of cuisines is available, including Thai, Chinese, Indian, Italian, French, and, of course, Japanese. There are also a number of international chain restaurants for those looking for a familiar taste of home.

Always one of Tokyo’s livelier districts, at night the streets fill with people looking to enjoy Roppongi’s restaurants, bars and clubs. And because of the area’s history as one of Tokyo’s ex-pat centers, foreign residents and visitors will receive a warm welcome wherever they go.