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Japan

Japan mixes futuristic cities, ritual calm and one of the world’s most precise public systems.

SafeFood paradiseTransit heaven

Population

123.9M

GDP

$4.21T

Safety index

77/100

Internet speed

171 Mbps

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Japan has more than 6,800 islands.

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Tokyo’s rail network is one of the busiest on Earth.

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Vending machines are part of daily urban life.

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Japan in one paragraph

Japan is an island country in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean off the northeast coast of the Asian mainland, it is bordered to the west by the Sea of Japan, the Sea of Okhotsk in the north, and the East China Sea...

Cities

Start with Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto

The first cities reveal how different daily life can feel inside the same country.

Fact

Japan has more than 6,800 islands.

A compact fact worth opening before comparing this country with another.

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Cost

Money picture: $4.21T economy, $3,200/mo average salary

The cost profile is relatively easier than the headline economy may suggest.

Remote

Remote-work signal: 171 Mbps, 94% internet reach

Workable, but city-level infrastructure matters more here.

Safety

Safety and longevity: 77/100 safety, 84.5 years life expectancy

Good baseline for families, solo travelers and long-stay research.

Living indicators

Average salary

$3,200/mo

Minimum wage

$1,120/mo

Cost index

64/100

Passport rank

Life expectancy

84.5 years

Healthcare rank

Education rank

#12

Top tax rate

30%

Gasoline

$1.14/L

Electricity

$0.25/kWh

Climate

Four seasons, humid summers and snowy northern regions.

Best time

March to May and October to November.

Is it right for you?

Good for travel?

Good fit

Good for digital nomads?

Depends

Good for relocation?

Good fit

Good for retirement?

Good fit

Why people love it

Public transport feels effortless.

Food quality is high at almost every price point.

Cities are safe, dense and endlessly walkable.

Why people leave

Work culture can feel intense.

Language barriers remain real.

Housing is compact in major cities.

Popular cities

TokyoOsakaKyotoFukuokaSapporo

Surprising facts

Japan has more than 6,800 islands.

Tokyo’s rail network is one of the busiest on Earth.

Vending machines are part of daily urban life.

History timeline

794

Heian-kyo becomes the imperial capital.

1868

Meiji Restoration begins.

1964

Tokyo hosts the Summer Olympics.

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