Asia
Japan
Tokyo · JPY · Japanese
Cost of living
Index 62 / 100
Internet & coworking
170 Mbps avg
Safety
Index 86 / 100
Weather
2° – 31°C
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Remote jobs you can do from Japan
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Visa & residency
- Short stay
- 90 days visa-free
- Digital nomad
- Japan Digital Nomad Visa
- Passive income
- Business Manager Visa
Cities in Japan
Visas for Japan
Guides for Japan
Working from Japan
- freelancing
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- tools
Best eSIM for Digital Nomads in 2026
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- tools
Best Banks and Multi-Currency Accounts for Nomads in 2026
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Health Insurance for Digital Nomads in 2026
SafetyWing, Genki, Cigna Global compared: coverage, exclusions, cost by age, US coverage option.
Sister site
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Set up before you go — Japan
Wise
bankingMulti-currency account with real exchange rates. Receive in 40+ currencies.
SafetyWing
insuranceNomad health insurance built for remote workers. From $45/month, works in 175+ countries.
Airalo
esimeSIM data plans in 200+ countries. Use code SACHA6010 for $3 off your first plan.
NordVPN
vpnVPN for hotel wifi, geo-restrictions and basic privacy. 6 devices, 60+ countries.
Frequently asked
- How much does it cost to live in Japan?
- Japan has a cost of living index of 62/100. Expect around $ 1750/month as a solo nomad.
- Is the internet good in Japan?
- Average internet speed is 170 Mbps. More than enough for video calls, large file uploads and 4K streaming.
- What digital nomad visa does Japan offer?
- Japan offers the Japan Digital Nomad Visa.
- When is the best time to visit Japan?
- The best months are Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov with temperatures 2° – 31°C.
- Is Japan safe for digital nomads?
- Japan scores 86/100 on the safety index. Generally very safe, comparable to Western Europe.
Multi-currency banking
Get paid in any currency and stop bleeding on FX.
A Wise multi-currency account gives you EUR, USD, GBP and 40+ other receiving details, real-rate conversion when you choose, and one card that spends abroad without a markup. The default nomad money pipe.