Relocation to Japan
A guide to relocating to Japan: work and Highly Skilled Professional visas, COE, taxation, housing, education and healthcare in Tokyo and other cities.
A guide to relocating to Japan: work and Highly Skilled Professional visas, COE, taxation, housing, education and healthcare in Tokyo and other cities.
- CapitalTokyo
- Population~124 million
- LanguageJapanese
- CurrencyJapanese yen (JPY)
- Time zoneJST · approximately six hours ahead of Israel
- Flight from IsraelApproximately 12 hours by air
Why here and what to know
Visas and residency
Employment routes depend on sector and role and include Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services, Intra-company Transferee, Business Manager, research and the points-based Highly Skilled Professional route.
Taxation
Taxation depends on residency and length of stay and includes national income tax, local inhabitant tax and social insurance.
Economy and cost of living
International housing and private education are expensive in Tokyo, but transport, food and services offer a broad price range.
Housing
Housing includes compact apartments, high move-in costs and sometimes a guarantor or guarantee company requirement.
Education
High-quality public education in Japanese alongside international schools in Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka and Kobe.
Healthcare
Eligible residents generally have to join public or employer-provided health insurance, alongside a high-quality medical system.
Community and culture
Japan is safe, orderly and service-oriented, but language, etiquette and indirect communication affect integration.
Employment and business
Employment hubs in technology, automotive, robotics, electronics, gaming, finance, life sciences and trade.
Ocean's winning tip
In Japan, choose housing according to the train line and transfers needed for work and school, rather than map distance. Your Ocean Journey Manager coordinates COE, housing, registration and services in the right order.
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