Tokyo Cost of Living, Salary & Rent (2026)
not cheap, absurdly safe, properly hot summers
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Day viewTL;DRTokyo in one sentence
Tokyo gives you ocean and mountains in the same frame — it's as photogenic as it sounds. The logistics: rent runs ~$1359/mo, PR in ~10 years.
Tokyo gives you ocean and mountains in the same frame — it's as photogenic as it sounds. The logistics: rent runs ~$1359/mo, PR in ~10 years.
How much does it cost to live in Tokyo? Expect rent from $1,359/month, one of the safer cities in its region, Japanese is essential for daily life. Below you'll find rent, groceries, transport, utilities, and a full monthly budget breakdown — with real Numbeo data, not vibes.
Safety ranks higher because it ignores cost and climate. Livability penalizes expensive or less-connected cities. Compare both rankings
#58 in Livability because internet speed holds it back. #3 in Lowest Crime because low crime and democratic governance are the whole ranking. See Lowest Crime
Just you against the world. And the rent.
Expenses = rent + food + transport + utilities · Rent alone: $1,359/mo
How the Livability Score is calculatedShow score breakdown ▸
Total: 92.0/130 raw pts → normalized to 71/100 · Full methodology
☕ 2:55 PM in Tokyo right now
Data: Numbeo · UNODC · EIU · EF EPI · Ookla · How is this calculated?
Life in Tokyo
✦ Sections reordered for Sun + Beach
What It Actually Costs
$2,947/mo
What It Actually Costs
$2,947/mo
Monthly cost of living
$2,947/mo
Rent, groceries, utilities, transit — what settling actually costs.
Spot prices
Numbeo
What Paychecks Look Like
Junior $34k · Mid $54k · Senior $76k
What Paychecks Look Like
Junior $34k · Mid $54k · Senior $76k
Annual gross in USD — with what Japan actually lets you keep
Levels.fyi · as of May 2026
Junior ~ $34k · Mid ~ $54k · Senior ~ $76k — see breakdown
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6Rent, taxes, landing fees, and the freelance paperwork maze
Costs & Money
6Rent, taxes, landing fees, and the freelance paperwork maze
Cost to Land
1-bed centre: $1359/mo
Cost to Land
1-bed centre: $1359/mo
The price of showing up (before real life starts)
$6,989one-time
Then it's ~$2,947/mo to actually live here.
Can you afford it?
Enter your salary in the sidebar to see how far it stretches here.
Numbeo
Local tenancy law
Market standard
IKEA estimate
Japanese immigration
Source: Numbeo · updated Apr 2026 — numbers we didn't make up
How Hard to Find a Place?
3/5 · 2–4 weeks with guarantor company
How Hard to Find a Place?
3/5 · 2–4 weeks with guarantor company
The part Numbeo doesn't tell you
Budget a few weeks. Bureaucracy exists, but it won't break you.
What stands between you and a lease
- •Key money (reikin): 1–2 months' rent (non-refundable gift to landlord)
- •Guarantor company (hoshounin) fee: 50–100% of 1 month's rent
- •Security deposit (shikikin): 1–2 months
- •Some landlords refuse foreign tenants
realestate.co.jp, GaijinPot Apartments guide 2025 · 2026-Q1
Tax on Savings
Capital gains 20.3% · Dividends 20.3% · No wealth tax
Tax on Savings
Capital gains 20.3% · Dividends 20.3% · No wealth tax
What Japan takes from your investments, not your paycheck
Source: PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries · 2025 rates · tax-resident individuals
Freelance Setup in Japan
Sole Proprietor (Kojin Jigyō) · ~¥35,000/mo: National Pension ¥16,980/mo + National Health Insurance ¥15,000-25,000/mo (varies by municipality and income)
Freelance Setup in Japan
Sole Proprietor (Kojin Jigyō) · ~¥35,000/mo: National Pension ¥16,980/mo + National Health Insurance ¥15,000-25,000/mo (varies by municipality and income)
What it takes to get legal and stay legal in Tokyo
Best-fit path
File Kaigyō Todoke and opt for Blue Return (Aoiro Shinkoku) for ¥650,000 special deduction. Invoice System registration required for B2B since Oct 2023.
Registration requirements
Japan's Blue Return gives a ¥650,000 special deduction (if you keep double-entry books) but requires advance application. The Invoice System (qualified invoice issuer) is effectively mandatory for B2B — without it, your clients can't claim input consumption tax. Consumption tax registration mandatory above ¥10M turnover.
Freelancing in Tokyo
Freelancing in Tokyo
What it takes to invoice clients from Tokyo without an employer holding your hand
How the government sees you
National Health Insurance + National Pension (~¥17,000/mo). Both mandatory
Getting paid
Cost of doing business
Source: National Tax Agency Japan · rates as of 2025–2026
Daily Life
10Weather, vibes, nightlife — will you actually enjoy it here?
Daily Life
10Weather, vibes, nightlife — will you actually enjoy it here?
Weather in Tokyo
Summer 82°F high · 14.6h daylight (Jun) · Winter 39°F low · 9.7h daylight (Dec)
Weather in Tokyo
Summer 82°F high · 14.6h daylight (Jun) · Winter 39°F low · 9.7h daylight (Dec)
Average daytime high per season
Spring
64°F
48% sunny
Summer
82°F
38% sunny
14.6h daylight
Fall
70°F
57% sunny
Winter
50°F
70% sunny
9.7h daylight
Daylight contrast
Winter 9.7h (Dec) vs summer 14.6h (Jun)
+4.9h
Best: Fall, Summer. Avoid: Winter if you dislike extremes.
Source: WeatherSpark
Will You Have a Thursday Night?
Will You Have a Thursday Night?
Nightlife & social scene
as of Apr 2026
Scene tags
Source: Numbeo Quality of Life Index
Is Tokyo a Good Place to Live in 2026?
4 pros · 4 cons
Is Tokyo a Good Place to Live in 2026?
4 pros · 4 cons
Derived from cost, safety, weather, democracy, and internet data
For
- +Tokyo: 0.2/100k homicide rate. Boringly safe.
- +82°F summers plus Tokyo's coast. Not a drill.
- +Japan: 96/100 Freedom House. Tokyo has real press freedom.
- +Beach and mountains near Tokyo. Geographic overachiever.
Against
- −$1359/mo rent in Tokyo. It keeps climbing.
- −Damp coastal winters in Tokyo. 39°F feels colder inside.
- −Japanese is essential in Tokyo. Factor in language school.
- −53 Mbps broadband in Tokyo. Fine, but not fast.
What You're Breathing
PM2.5 26.9 μg/m³ · 5.4× WHO limit
What You're Breathing
PM2.5 26.9 μg/m³ · 5.4× WHO limit
Invisible particles in every breath
Sources: WHO Air Quality Database V6.1, OpenAQ
Will You Survive Summer Here?
5.8→3 days ≥95°F by 2045 · 91% have A/C
Will You Survive Summer Here?
5.8→3 days ≥95°F by 2045 · 91% have A/C
Days ≥95°F now
5.8
per year
Days ≥95°F in 2045
3
projected / year
Tropical nights 2045
104.6
nights ≥68°F / yr
2045 numbers are a 5-model mean over 2040–2050 under CMIP6 HighResMIP · ~RCP8.5 (high-emissions) — the high-emissions pathway, not a best case. Open-Meteo (CMIP6 Climate).
The trend (days ≥86°F): Tokyo used to get 17 days a year over 86°F in the 1970s. Now it gets 47.6. That's 30.6 more sweaty days than your parents' generation put up with. The tiles above count the rarer ≥95°F days; this line counts ≥86°F so the change is visible.
Homes with air conditioning
Built for the heat — most homes can cool down.
91%
A/C data: IEA (Future of Cooling)
Source: Open-Meteo (ERA5 Archive)
Will You Find Your Dance Nerds?
Lindy hop 3/5 · ~4 weekly socials
Will You Find Your Dance Nerds?
Lindy hop 3/5 · ~4 weekly socials
Swing dance scene intel
Schools
Source: tokyolindyhop.academy · Updated Mar 2026
Safety & Family
5Crime stats, healthcare, schools — the stuff that keeps you up at night
Safety & Family
5Crime stats, healthcare, schools — the stuff that keeps you up at night
Is Tokyo Safe?
Homicide rate: 0.2 per 100k
Is Tokyo Safe?
Homicide rate: 0.2 per 100k
Very safe by global standards. Low crime across most neighborhoods.
Residents report feeling very safe. Low everyday crime concern across the board.
Why the gap? Our score (90) is higher than Numbeo's (75) because hard stats — low homicide, strong peace ranking — look good on paper, even though residents report feeling less safe day-to-day.
Neighborhood breakdown
We don't have an official neighborhood-level crime feed wired for Tokyo yet. The figures above are still citywide or regional.
Settling the family in Tokyo
PISA 533 · Daycare $1142/mo · Partner cannot work on this visa
Settling the family in Tokyo
PISA 533 · Daycare $1142/mo · Partner cannot work on this visa
Schools, daycare, healthcare, and partner work rights on one page
Family Healthcare
Mandatory public insuranceMandatory National Health Insurance for all residents; 30% copay, very affordable
National Health Insurance (NHI) enrollment mandatory for stays >3 months — covers 70% of costs from day 1 of residency registration. Tourist visa: private insurance needed (~$90/mo). Japanese healthcare is efficient, affordable, and slightly bewildering to navigate.
Dependents on temporary status: public coverage exists.
Pediatric/specialist reality: 1–3 weeks.
Pediatric care free or near-free for children in most municipalities
Spouse / Dependent Rules
Partner cannot work on this visaPartner cannot work on this visa
Dependents on the Digital Nomad (Designated Activities) visa cannot work. Standard dependent visa holders may work 28 hrs/week with permission, but that doesn't apply here.
By relationship type
Unmarried partner: Japan does not recognize unmarried partners for immigration. Only legally married spouses can be sponsored as dependents.
Same-sex partner: Same-sex relationships are not recognized for Japanese immigration. Municipal partnership certificates have no effect on visa eligibility.
But can they actually find a job?
English teaching is the expat standard — no Japanese required. Tech jobs exist, but Japanese unlocks 95% more opportunities. Outside Tokyo: prepare to teach.
Unmarried & Same-Sex Partners
Japan only recognizes legal marriage for immigration. Same-sex marriage is not legal nationally (some municipalities issue partnership certificates, but these have no immigration effect).
Sources: ISD (Tuition Data), OECD PISA, Wikipedia (Intl. Schools), ISD (Intl. Schools), Townleap (Public School Viability), Numbeo, OECD Health at a Glance 2025, National health ministry websites, Immigration authority, OECD Tax-Benefit models
Crossing the Street
2.7 road deaths/100k · ↓ improving
Crossing the Street
2.7 road deaths/100k · ↓ improving
Road traffic deaths — country-level data; city-specific rates not available
Roads here are about as safe as they get globally. You're 12× more likely to die crossing the street than being murdered here. Pedestrians account for a significant share of fatalities — walkability is a real concern.
Who dies on the road
Data year: 2016
Will You Survive Getting Sick?
Mandatory National Health Insurance for all residents; 30% copay, very affordable
Will You Survive Getting Sick?
Mandatory National Health Insurance for all residents; 30% copay, very affordable
Quality, access, and costs for settlers
Score = 50% outcomes + 30% access + 20% perception. Missing components are re-weighted.
National Health Insurance (NHI) enrollment mandatory for stays >3 months — covers 70% of costs from day 1 of residency registration. Tourist visa: private insurance needed (~$90/mo). Japanese healthcare is efficient, affordable, and slightly bewildering to navigate.
Mandatory National Health Insurance for all residents; 30% copay, very affordable
Numbeo survey — higher is better. Based on resident perceptions.
Pediatric care free or near-free for children in most municipalities
Vaccination coverage: WHO/UNICEF estimates, 2024
World-class healthcare. Well-funded hospitals, short wait times, and strong specialist coverage.
Sources: OECD Health at a Glance 2025, Numbeo, National health ministry websites
For the Kids
23 international schools · PISA 533
For the Kids
23 international schools · PISA 533
Schools, childcare costs, and whether your children can actually enroll
International schools aren't optional here — public education isn't a realistic path for most expat families.
Sources: ISD (Tuition Data), OECD PISA, Wikipedia (Intl. Schools), ISD (Intl. Schools), Townleap (Public School Viability), Numbeo
Work & Logistics
6Wi-Fi speed, banking, getting around — boring but essential
Work & Logistics
6Wi-Fi speed, banking, getting around — boring but essential
Who Has Offices in Tokyo?
Sony, Nintendo, Rakuten + 7 more
Who Has Offices in Tokyo?
Sony, Nintendo, Rakuten + 7 more
✓ visa = known to sponsor non-EU work visas
Notable employers with offices in the city. Not exhaustive.
How Fast Is the Wi-Fi, Really?
53↓ / 15↑ Mbps
How Fast Is the Wi-Fi, Really?
53↓ / 15↑ Mbps
Median speeds across all connection types · Ookla Speedtest Global Index
Speeds are median across all connection types — DSL, cable, fiber, and mobile. If you're on a modern fiber or 5G plan, expect 300–1,000 Mbps down.
Source: Ookla Speedtest Global Index
How You'll Actually Pay for Things
How You'll Actually Pay for Things
Banking & money mobility for settlers
Most banks enforce an informal 6-month residency rule before opening accounts for foreigners; you need a residence card (zairyu card) and many branches only operate in Japanese — Japan Post is the most accessible option.
Can Your Mom Visit?
Can Your Mom Visit?
Japan, the Country
Visa paths, politics, rights, and what the country looks like from the outside
Japan, the Country
Visa paths, politics, rights, and what the country looks like from the outside
Can You Actually Live Here?
PR in ~10 yrs · Citizenship in 10 yrs · Partner cannot work on this visa
Can You Actually Live Here?
PR in ~10 yrs · Citizenship in 10 yrs · Partner cannot work on this visa
Visa difficulty, time to residency, and what it takes to stay
For a US citizen passport: Moderate$70k/yr
What you need to earn
Digital Nomad Visa
Interview conducted in Japanese. Must renounce all other citizenships.
DNV → permanent residency
6 months max, then 6 months out. A trial run, not a settlement path. Switch to HSP if you qualify.
Designed as a bridge: try Japan for 6 months, then commit to a qualifying visa or leave. Only 49 tax-treaty countries eligible.
Partner & dependents
Dependents on the Digital Nomad (Designated Activities) visa cannot work. Standard dependent visa holders may work 28 hrs/week with permission, but that doesn't apply here.
Not married? Here’s how it changes
Updated Mar 2026 · Source
What You Can Actually Do Here
Tech jobs very high · Sponsorship hard · Startup hub · finance, automotive, gaming
What You Can Actually Do Here
Tech jobs very high · Sponsorship hard · Startup hub · finance, automotive, gaming
Industries, employers, and how startup-friendly this place is
Employment
Tech job density Very high (85/100)ⓘ
Open tech roles ~34k(est.)
Top university ranked #23 globally
Non-EU sponsorship Hard (41/100)ⓘ
Startup Scene
Ease of doing business: #106
Sources: StartupBlink · scraper-owned tech clusters · country visa sources
Who's Running the Show
Democracy index: 8.5/10
Who's Running the Show
Democracy index: 8.5/10
Politics, freedom, and press independence
Source: EIU Democracy Index
Peace: IEP Global Peace Index
We show our work. It's a radical concept.
How is this calculated?What Will Break 6 Months In
Japanese is non-negotiable. Doctor's visits, landlord disputes, tax forms — all in Japanese. Start lessons before you land.
The system works. It just works on its own schedule. Government offices close early, queues are real, and patience is mandatory.
Do People Trust Each Other Here?
34% trust most people · falling
Do People Trust Each Other Here?
34% trust most people · falling
Whether a stranger here expects you to screw them over
The fine print, for the distrustful
Interpersonal: Integrated Values Surveys (World Values Survey + European Values Study), via Our World in Data · 2022 wave
Do They Want You Here?
6.4/9 acceptance
Do They Want You Here?
6.4/9 acceptance
How the locals feel about people who moved here — public sentiment, measured country-wide. Not immigration law.
Broadly welcoming, with the traditional grumbling — when Gallup last asked, in 2016. A lot has happened since.
The fine print, for the unconvinced
Gallup's Migrant Acceptance Index: how welcome migrants are as neighbours, colleagues and in-laws. Not a measure of immigration policy, border enforcement, or how any of it looks now.
Index: Gallup Migrant Acceptance Index · 2016 wave
How Close Is the US, Really?
10906 km from Washington DC · 3.1% trade share
How Close Is the US, Really?
10906 km from Washington DC · 3.1% trade share
You moved to the other side of the planet. Committed.
Japan's trade with the US
9% less trade dependency since 2019
10906 km from Washington DC. This is a real move, not an extended trip.
Sources: IMF DOTS, World Bank WITS, OEC, NATO, Europa.eu, OpenStreetMap (distances). Trade figures 2024.
LGBTQ+ Rights & Reproductive Access
Rainbow 53/100 · No recognition
LGBTQ+ Rights & Reproductive Access
Rainbow 53/100 · No recognition
LGBTQ+ protections, reproductive rights, and who the law actually covers
Moderate protections
via Equaldex Equality Index
Can Your Partner Move Here?
Same-sex relationships are not recognized for Japanese immigration. Municipal partnership certificates have no effect on visa eligibility.
Trans Rights
Reproductive Health Access
Legal up to 22 weeks for economic reasons or health risk. Spousal consent requirement still in effect.
Source: Equaldex Equality Index
Reproductive: Center for Reproductive Rights
How this Rainbow Index works: Outside Europe there's no Rainbow Map, so this 0–100 number comes from the Equaldex Equality Index — a different beast that blends a legal-rights index with a public-opinion index. It measures roughly the same thing (how good it is to be queer here) but isn't directly comparable to the European scores, which are pure law-on-the-books. Read it as a ballpark, not a decimal-precise ranking.
Jewish Safety
Antisemitic attitudes, hate crimes, and community presence
Jewish Safety
Antisemitic attitudes, hate crimes, and community presence
Antisemitic attitudes, hate crime incidents, and Jewish community presence
Synagogues: OpenStreetMap (Synagogues)
How to read this: These three metrics are shown separately because they measure different things. ADL measures attitudes (what people believe), OSCE counts reported incidents (what gets filed), and synagogues show community presence (not safety). A country can have high attitudes and low incidents (Saudi Arabia) or low attitudes and high incidents (UK). No single number captures "Jewish safety" — read all three together.
English in Tokyo
Very Low
English in Tokyo
Very Low
Primary language is Japanese.
Assume the office runs in the local language unless the employer says otherwise.
For long-term settling, plan to function in the local language.
Office English follows EF EPI. Street English is stricter because landlords, clinics, and bureaucracy usually lag behind workplace English.
FSI-style difficulty — 1 (practically a dialect) to 5 (new everything)
Source: EF English Proficiency Index
Will the Lights Stay On?
Grid 99/100 · 23% renewable · Outages: rare
Will the Lights Stay On?
Grid 99/100 · 23% renewable · Outages: rare
Grid stability, energy mix, and outage risk
Sources: IEA, World Bank (SAIDI), national grid operators
Who Keeps the Lights On?
Dirty but nobody can turn it off · 33% clean · mostly gas
Who Keeps the Lights On?
Dirty but nobody can turn it off · 33% clean · mostly gas
Where the power comes from, and who can switch it off
Isolated grid — no cross-border interconnection, so supply stands or falls on domestic generation.
Restarting reactors idled after Fukushima and scaling solar, while still importing most of its fuel and burning gas and coal.
Sources: Ember (generation mix), GlobalPetrolPrices (household rate), IEA (trajectory) · 2025
Moving from Canada to Tokyo
CRA departure tax, provincial healthcare, WHV & visa for Canadian passport holders
Moving from Canada to Tokyo
CRA departure tax, provincial healthcare, WHV & visa for Canadian passport holders
Tax situation
The Canada-Japan treaty covers income and pensions. Japan taxes residents on worldwide income. The real complexity is the residence tax (juminzei) — it's based on your January 1 address and follows you even if you leave mid-year.
Healthcare swap
Japan's National Health Insurance covers residents. Quality is excellent and costs are low by Western standards. Mandatory enrollment within 14 days of receiving residence status.
How to get in
Working Holiday Visa is the easiest entry. After that, employer sponsorship or Highly Skilled Professional visa. Japan's point system favours age, salary, and qualifications.
Working Holiday Visa
Japan has a WHV agreement with Canada. Age limit: 18–30. Duration: 12 months.
The CRA departure tax
When you cease Canadian tax residency, the CRA treats it like you sold almost everything. Unrealized gains on stocks, crypto, and non-registered investments are taxed at departure — even though you didn't actually sell.
Losing your provincial health card
Each province has its own rules. Some cut you off faster than others.
Canadian bottom line: Your passport opens more doors than most Canadians realize — especially the Working Holiday agreements that Americans don't get. The real complexity is the tax exit: departure tax, TFSA recognition, CPP/OAS withholding, and provincial healthcare timing all need planning before you go, not after.
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How safe is Tokyo, really?▾
Homicide rate: 0.2 per 100,000 (UNODC). World average is 5.8, so Tokyo is one of the safest places you could pick. Numbeo Crime Index sits at 25.1/100 (lower = safer) — that's what residents actually say about walking home at night, not what the tourism board says. Learn the neighborhoods before signing a lease — every city has blocks you'll love and blocks you won't.
What's the real cost of living in Tokyo?▾
A 1-bed in the centre runs about $1359/month (Numbeo). Day-to-day: a cheap restaurant meal: $7.55, monthly transit pass: $93. All in — rent, food, getting around, keeping the lights on — budget $1759–$2159/month depending on whether you cook or eat out. That's the settler number, not the tourist number.
What's the weather actually like in Tokyo?▾
Tokyo: Summers reach around 82°F with about 14.6 hours of daylight in Jun, winters drop to around 39°F and 9.7 hours of daylight in Dec. Warm enough to regret not having AC, cool enough that some people try.
Can you get by in Tokyo without the local language?▾
Very Low English proficiency (EF EPI). But that one word hides two very different realities: office English 32/100 (can you work in English?) and street English 22/100 (can you argue with your landlord in English?). The office is usually easier. The landlord is the real test.
Is Tokyo actually worth settling in long-term?▾
Japan scores 8.5/10 on the EIU Democracy Index. Strong institutions, functional courts, free press — the kind of place where criticizing politicians is entertainment, not a risk. Rent from $1359/month.
What's the job market really like in Tokyo?▾
Unemployment: 2.5%. Translation: jobs exist and companies are actually hiring — a rarity worth noting. If you're planning to job-hunt locally, research your industry before booking a one-way ticket. If you work remotely, this number matters less — but your visa type might not let you.
Who's actually hiring in Tokyo?▾
Companies with real offices here (not just a registered address): Sony, Nintendo, Rakuten, Mercari, Google, Amazon. Check their career pages — a company on this list isn't a guarantee they're hiring right now, but it means the talent pipeline exists.
Is Tokyo any good for expats?▾
Depends what kind of expat you are. Key facts: rent from $1359/month; Japan Digital Nomad Visa (moderate requirements). The numbers above — livability score, safety, cost of living — tell you whether the city works on paper. Whether it works for you depends on what you're optimizing for. Take the quiz if you want a more honest answer than "it's great for expats."
How do you actually get a visa to live in Japan?▾
Japan has the Japan Digital Nomad Visa program. Duration: 6 months (no renewal). Requirements: Income ≥ ¥10,000,000/yr (~$70k). Health insurance required. From ~49 eligible countries (tax treaty + visa-exempt entry). Doable with paperwork and patience. Budget a few weeks for bureaucracy to bureaucracy. Always verify with the official government portal — immigration rules change faster than this page updates.
How long until you get permanent residency in Japan?▾
Permanent residency typically takes 10 years of legal residence; citizenship eligibility after 10 years total. The usual prerequisites: proof of income, a clean criminal record, and sometimes enough local language to prove you're serious. Rules change — check with an immigration lawyer before building your five-year plan around a Reddit thread.
Can you actually move abroad?
Check real visa paths based on your passport, profession, and savings. Not the tourist visa — the one that lets you stay.
Find visa paths that actually work for you →▸Show full data table
🇯🇵 Tokyo
$2,947/ mo
Rent: $1359 · Rest: $1588
🥑 That's 246 avocado toasts/mo
✓85/100
12th
10y
10y
🌞 82°F
❄️ 39°F
53↓ / 15↑ Mbps
Median · Ookla
Japan
Economics · World Bank / IMF
GDP per capita (PPP)2024
$52,039
GDP Growth2024
+0.1%
Inflation2024
2.7%→
Boringly steadyUnemployment2025
2.5%
Gini Index2020
32.3
Population2022
14,264,798
Politics · EIU / Freedom House
Democracy Index
8.5↑16th
Regime
Full democracy
Freedom House
96/100
Press Freedom
66th
Safety · UNODC / Numbeo
Homicide per 100K
0.2
Safety Index
~74.9/100
Residency Path · moj.go.jp
Visa Difficulty
Time to Permanent Residency
10 years
Path to Citizenship
10 years
Work Permit
complex
Career
Industries
finance, automotive, gaming
Startup Scene
hub
Connectivity · Ookla Speedtest
Median downloadTokyo
53.3 Mbps
Avg uploadJapan
15.3 Mbps
Avg downloadJapan
85.0 Mbps
Median across all connection types (DSL, cable, fiber, mobile). Fiber and 5G plans in major cities typically deliver 300–1 000 Mbps.
Language · EF EPI
Languages
Japanese (IV)
English Proficiency
Very Low96th
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