KEY STATS FOR NOMADS
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Monthly Cost
$2,000 – $3,500
All-in estimate (USD)
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INTERNET
Excellent
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SAFETY
Very High
Regularly ranked the world's safest mega city.
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Climate
Humid subtropical
Best: Mar – May (cherry blossom), Sep – Nov
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Time Zone
UTC +9 (JST)
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Currency
Japanese Yen (JPY) — cash still important
VISA & ENTRY
Standard Entry
90 days visa-free (most Western passports).
Digital Nomad Visa
Japan Digital Nomad Visa (launched 2024) — 6 months, requires ¥10M ($65k) annual income.
LANGUAGE
Japanese — English limited but improving; Google Translate essential
WHY NOMADS LOVE IT
World's safest mega city — leave your laptop at a café table unattended
Unrivalled food culture — more Michelin stars than any city on earth
Ultra-efficient public transport network — never late
Unique culture, anime, technology, and ancient traditions side by side
POPULAR NOMAD AREAS
TAX & FINANCES
Japan has progressive income tax up to 45% + 10% municipal. Digital Nomad Visa holders earning foreign income are generally not subject to Japanese tax for the 6-month visa period.