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Population 123,366,734 · Currency Japanese yen · GDP/cap $0

Japan hosts 3 covered cities. Median broadband 163 Mbps; public-estimate QoL 180.9; remote-work visa: Official digital-nomad visa (since 2024, 6 months; requires annual income of about ¥10,000,000). Sources per item (World Bank/UNDP/open data & public estimates), updated 2026-10-03.

Peace index

#20IEP 2024 · 1.525
Source: IEP Global Peace Index (hand snapshot)

HDI

0.92
Source: UNDP HDR (hand snapshot)

CPI

73/100
Source: Transparency International (hand snapshot)

Quality of life

180.9
Source: public statistical estimate · QoL index

Top tax rate

45% top rate
Source: hand snapshot · consult a tax professional

Snapshot date

2026-10-03
Per-field sources on the methodology page

FAQ

Do Chinese passport holders need a visa for Japan?

Snapshot as of 2026-10-03: mainland Chinese passport holders are required to obtain a visa (Single-entry / 3-year / 5-year multiple visas, apply via the consular district). Verify with official channels.

Does Japan offer a digital nomad visa?

Official digital-nomad visa (since 2024, 6 months; requires annual income of about ¥10,000,000); digital-nomad friendliness: not documented.

How fast is the internet in Japan?

Median fixed broadband is ~163 Mbps (public statistical estimate).

Is Japan safe?

public-estimate safety 77.8/100. Global Peace Index rank #20 (IEP 2024).

Covered cities (5)

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