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Japan's digital nomad visa gateway; high cost but unmatched infrastructure

In Tokyo, a mid-range month runs about $2,162 (¥335,150), typical internet speeds are around 50 Mbps and there is low violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Low

Cheaper day to day than about 65% of cities

Internet8.9/10

Faster internet than about 90% of cities

Visas5/10

Harder visas than about 65% of cities

Coworking8.6/10

Better coworking than about 85% of cities

English4.5/10

Less English-friendly than about 85% of cities

Walkability9.6/10

Among the 5% easiest cities to get around

Gyms & Wellness9.9/10

Among the 5% best cities for wellness

Getting There7.3/10

Easier to reach than about 70% of cities

Scores are built from researched data, with sources cited on the categories we have them for — open any category below to see them.

Everything we know

33 categories for Tokyo, grouped for quick scanning — coverage varies from city to city. Open any row for the full detail and any cited sources.

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Data last updated October 2026 · Verify anything important.

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