Country guide
Japan
A high-trust, low-crime country with excellent infrastructure and a famously document-heavy bureaucracy.
- Currency:
- JPY
- Capital:
- Tokyo
What to know
First Day
Your first 24 hours: SIM, cash, transport and emergency numbers.
Coming soonVisa
90 days visa-free for many passports; a 6-month digital-nomad route exists for higher earners.
Updated 1d agoLearn moreResidency
Permanent residency typically after ~10 years; dual citizenship is not allowed.
Updated 1d agoLearn moreProperty
Foreigners can freely buy property, including land — purchase costs run ~7%.
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Progressive income tax up to 45%; residents are taxed on worldwide income after 183 days.
Updated 1d agoLearn moreHealthcare
Universal insurance-based system; residents enrol and care quality is high.
Updated 1d agoLearn moreInsurance
National health insurance covers residents; private top-ups are cheap.
Updated 1d agoLearn moreBanking
A local account usually needs residency; Japan remains a cash-heavy economy.
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