Neon, order & ramen
Tokyo
🇯🇵 Japan · ~3,600 nomads based here
The most stimulating city on earth, and increasingly nomad-friendly. It's not cheap, but the safety, food, transport and sheer depth of culture make it worth the splurge for a season.
What it costs
Comfortable budget ≈ $2,900/mo. 1BRs in Shinjuku, Shibuya or Shimokitazawa run $1,100–1,600.
- Rent (1BR / studio)
- $1,300
- Food & drink
- $500
- Coworking
- $250
- Transport
- $90
Comfortable monthly budget$2,900
Visa
90 days visa-free for many passports. Japan's digital nomad visa allows 6-month stays for higher earners.
Best time to go
March–May & October–November
Internet & work
Around 180 Mbps on average, with gigabit fibre common. Pocket WiFi or an eSIM keeps you covered on the go.
Coworking spots
- Blink Roppongi
- The Hive Jinnan
- WeWork
Where to base yourself
- Shimokitazawa
- Shibuya
- Koenji
The honest take
- + Incredibly safe & clean
- + Best food scene in Asia
- + Endless things to do
- − Expensive rent
- − Small apartments
- − English is limited outside hubs
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