Why do expats choose Seoul over Tokyo? Living in Korea vs Japan compared Why Do Expats Choose Seoul Over Tokyo? Living in Korea vs Japan Compared Three years ago, I found myself staring at two job offers on my laptop screen. One was in Roppongi, Tokyo. The other was in Gangnam, Seoul. Having visited both cities as a tourist, the decision felt impossible on paper. Tokyo offered centuries of serene temple culture and an orderly public transit system. Seoul promised blazing fast internet and a neon-lit nightlife that never seemed to sleep. I chose Seoul, packed two suitcases, and landed at Incheon International Airport with a mix of excitement and sheer terror. Relocating to a foreign country always comes with a steep learning curve. During my first month in Seoul, I struggled to set up a local bank account without an Alien Registration Card and felt entirely overwhelmed by the speed of daily life. Yet, as the months turned into years, distinct patterns emerged. When friends back home as...