A question

[sumu ukko]

Esteemed FGs,

The question is about living in Tokyo area. Could you guys tell me something real about Aobadai in Meguro? Could not find that much by myself.

Thank you for reading.

[gkanai]

Can you be a little more specific about what you want to know? I used to live in Meguro (but not Aobadai.)

[wuchan]

It's in tokyo.

[Christoff]

I have a question, by esteemed are you speaking of take?

[Mulboyne]

There are a couple of people who live near Aobadai who will know it better but, as a general outline, it is a residential area of Tokyo, meaning there aren't too many large commercial districts or light industrial areas. Some parts of it are quite upmarket and desirable but there are cheaper areas.

I have the impression it isn't well-served by trains or subways compared with some other districts. It depends which part you are in but you'll have a lengthy walk whether you head for Naka Meguro, Daikanyama, Shinsen or Ikejiri Ohashi stations. For some, that's an attraction because it makes the neighbourhood feel quieter and more local. There are plenty of buses around and a bicycle will quickly take you to Shibuya, Sangenjaya, Naka Meguro and the like. If you have a car, Yamate Dori and the 246 expressway are major thoroughfares nearby.

I tend to associate Naka Meguro with Aobadai and would probably spend most of my time in the area there. You have supermarkets, bars and restaurants in abundance as well as good cherry blossom viewing along Meguro river. A Don Quijote discount store opened recently and I believe there's a Konami gym on the same side of the street.

[omae mona]

Mulboyne hit all the important points. Basically a quiet residential area situated smack dab between other commercial areas. A few things I would add. Most of Aobadai is on a hill, so it is not super bicycle friendly, unless you are at the top and heading toward Daikanyama, or at the bottom and heading toward Nakameguro. A few decent parks. Not very close to any train stations unless you are in one of the corners near the stations Mulboyne mentioned. Decent bus service on the Nakameguro side (Yamate-dori), and if you are close to route 246, then you can take advantage of the buses that tend to run every 1-2 minutes on their way to the terminal at Shibuya (about a 5 minute ride depending on traffic).

Let us know specifically what you want to know and perhaps somebody will be able to answer.

[Taro Toporific]

... Most of Aobadai is on a hill, so it is not super bicycle friendly...

One of my former bosses had a home office on an Aobadia hillside---Damn that was a long trudge from the station.

Also is that fact that the Aobadai area's rents are very high. Unless Aobadai is very convient to your work or whatever, other neighborhoods with a direct rail connection or within walking distance would be more cost effective (and better for your sanity). In the Aobadai price range, you should be able to find a place that is less than a 20-minute, door-to-door commute.

[sumu ukko]

Thank you for your replies. Highly appreciated.

I'm a Finn guy, currently working and living in my home world.

I was asked to come to Japan to join this R&D team located at certain Tokyo based institute. Mechanical vibration controlling materials related projects.

Anyway, according to the offer, the team staff would organize practical things like visas, housing etc. Even a car if needed. I would not need to do that much of paperwork on anything. Would be the first time in my life.

One proposed location for housing was at Aobadai region. There were other options as well, five different in total. I guess all of those options are private property of the institute, or someting like that. About Aobadai there was the least of available info I was able to understand.

Well, anyway, thanks for reading.

[nottu]

[Christoff]

dont know if the tenga flip hole counts...

[Mulboyne]

One proposed location for housing was at Aobadai region. There were other options as well, five different in total...

What are your other options?

The area will make a difference but I've always found the actual house or apartment itself makes more of a contribution to your peace of mind. Do you have the option to check them out before you make a choice?

[Taro Toporific]

The area will make a difference but I've always found the actual house or apartment itself makes more of a contribution to your peace of mind. Do you have the option to check them out before you make a choice?

Quite a few of us live or work within a 3km range of the Aobadai area. Send a PM or email to me or one of the Mods for the proposed locations and most likely we are passing by it (or live by it).

[sumu ukko]

Hi,

(I kinda thought you guys were thru with me.)

The other locations are at aforementioned Daikanyama (two different locations), one at region called Nakacho and the last is located at region called Mita. About Daikanyama there seems to be existing a quite nicely of general info, and about Mita and Nakacho locations there were leaflets included. They seem to be pretty peaceful neighborhoods.

It's kind of funny to have this much of options, then again the offer in general is made to be seriously tempting. The compensation is more than big money. Work includes R&D only with no actual responsibility on team progress whatsoever. And the contract is for a single year only. I think I'm pretty aware of what they are after, and after uploading I guess it would be a byebye for me. Anyway, to receive something like this is kind of flattering, in a way. Like said, the first time in my life.

I think you will find a great deal of interest in your R&D among the FG here. Are there any 20 - 39 yof involved in this project? Many here have advanced degreelys and years of experience controlling vibrations.

Yes, I've heard too thereabouts is a real business collection of gurus and pros of the art. I am currently wondering how much there is actual exchange of thoughts and know-how between different institutes and enterprises.

Hey, you guys have been really kind to me. A big thanks to you all.

Take care.