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Living in Japan
Tokyo · ASIA · Japanese
Cost of living
$840
excl. rent
Rent 1BR
$870
city center
Safety
9/10
GPI 2024
Internet
200 Mbps
avg speed
Japan offers the world's highest safety, lightning-fast internet, and unmatched cultural depth — now with a digital nomad visa.
✓Pros
- ✓ Safest country in the world
- ✓ Ultra-fast internet
- ✓ Incredible food culture
- ✓ Efficient public transport
- ✓ Rich traditions and modernity
- ✓ Digital Nomad Visa launched 2024
✗Cons
- ✗ Language barrier (significant)
- ✗ Working culture can be intense
- ✗ Expensive
- ✗ Visa complexity historically
- ✗ Earthquakes
Details
Climatetemperate
EnglishLow
CurrencyJPY (Japanese Yen)
Tax rate20%
Beach✗
Mountains✓
Visa Options
Visa-free 90 days (many)Working Holiday (select countries)Startup VisaEngineer/Specialist VisaDigital Nomad Visa (2024)
Visa-free days by passport:
US: 90dGB: 90dDE: 90dFR: 90dRU: 15dPL: 90dCA: 90dAU: 90d
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