Is there a game where you can live in Tokyo?

Tokyo life simulator

Yes. LifeSim puts you in the real Tokyo, on a 3D map of the real streets. You make a character and live there day by day. The people in the city have jobs, routines, and friends, and they remember you. It is free and runs in the browser.

Start a life in Tokyo

Life in Tokyo

Tokyo has 23 special wards, and each one feels like a small city. People live in compact flats, take the trains, and eat at small counter restaurants. A life here can be an office worker in Shinjuku or a musician in Shimokitazawa.

Where to live in Tokyo

Shibuya

The famous crossing, big shops, and late nights for young people.

Shinjuku

The busiest station, office towers, and the tiny bars of Golden Gai.

Asakusa

The Sensō-ji temple, old shopping streets, and a slower pace.

Shimokitazawa

Vintage shops, small theaters, and live music in basements.

Lives to start in Tokyo

How it works

Describe your character in one text box. Name Tokyo in the text.
The game reads the city from your text and puts you in the real Tokyo, on a 3D map.
Live day by day. Go to real places, meet people, and talk to them in your own words.

Questions

Is Tokyo a featured city in LifeSim?

Yes. Tokyo is one of the featured cities on the home page. You can also type any Tokyo neighborhood in your character text.

Can I go to Shibuya Crossing in the game?

Yes. The map shows the real streets of Shibuya in 3D, with people walking. Search for a place and walk there.

Is the game in Japanese?

No. LifeSim is in English only. The people in Tokyo talk to you in English, and the places keep their real names.