Living in Roppongi-itchome as an International Resident

Roppongi-itchome lies within one of Minato City's most international business districts, close to foreign companies, embassies, international hotels and premium residences. Minato City publishes the Minato City Living Guide covering administrative procedures, daily life, childbirth, childcare, welfare and emergencies. Its Welcome Package, updated in April 2026, provides core materials in English, Chinese and Korean. The city's foreign-resident consultation service supports numerous languages on weekdays, including English, Chinese, Korean, Indonesian, Spanish, Thai and Vietnamese, with remote interpretation used for some languages. Many nearby restaurants and commercial facilities offer English information and cashless payment, and some accept Alipay or WeChat Pay. Nevertheless, rental contracts, guarantor-company screening, banking, mobile-phone services and health-insurance procedures may still involve Japanese-language documentation. International residents searching for housing should therefore confirm whether a property accepts foreign nationals, overseas income, corporate leases and the specific guarantor-company requirements rather than relying solely on English-language advertising.