{"id":10059,"date":"2025-11-11T08:19:44","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T00:19:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/?p=10059"},"modified":"2025-11-11T11:09:10","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T03:09:10","slug":"living-abroad-in-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/living-abroad-in-japan.html","title":{"rendered":"Living Abroad in Japan: Expat Life, Culture, and Practical Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living in Japan can be more affordable than many major Western countries, especially the United States. A single person typically spends around $1,097 per month, while a family\u2019s average expenses are about $2,818. The country offers high-quality healthcare, efficient public transportation, and safe communities, making it an appealing choice for expats looking for a balanced lifestyle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To move to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/country\/asia\/japan-health-insurance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Japan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you\u2019ll need to meet specific visa requirements based on your reason for relocating, whether it\u2019s for work, study, or business. Many expats also choose <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/health-insurance-plans\/international-health-insurance-plan\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">international private health insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to ensure seamless access to medical care and English-speaking doctors. Understanding these essentials early on helps make your transition smoother and sets the foundation for a comfortable life in Japan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-73' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<link rel='stylesheet' href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/css\/compare-73-new.css?v1.67' type='text\/css' media='all'\/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\" class=\"inserter-73-link CompareNowbutton\">\n  <div class=\"inserter-73-new\">\n    <div class=\"inserter-left-box\">\n        <h3>Kickstart Your Search for the Perfect Insurer<\/h3>        \n        <div class=\"inserter-compare-box\">\n            <p>Compare over <br>50,000 Plans <br>from Top Insurers<\/p>\n            <button >Compare NOW<\/button>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    \n    <div class=\"inserter-img-box\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/img\/mobile.png\" alt=\" \" class=\"banner-img-mobile\">            \n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n<style>\n\n.inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {right: -31%;}\n@media (max-width: 1199px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    right: -20px;\n  }\n@media (max-width: 991px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    right: -10px;\n  }\n}\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    height: auto;\n    width: 30%;\n  }\n}\n@media (max-width: 512px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    height: 200px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Essential Guide to Living in Japan as an Expat<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26250 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/red-and-white-bus-crossing-a-busy-intersection-in-shibuya-tokyo.webp\" alt=\"Image of Red And White Bus Crossing A Busy Intersection In Shibuya, Tokyo with text overlay of &quot;Essential Guide to Living in Japan as an Expat&quot;\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/red-and-white-bus-crossing-a-busy-intersection-in-shibuya-tokyo.webp 1280w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/red-and-white-bus-crossing-a-busy-intersection-in-shibuya-tokyo-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/red-and-white-bus-crossing-a-busy-intersection-in-shibuya-tokyo-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/red-and-white-bus-crossing-a-busy-intersection-in-shibuya-tokyo-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/red-and-white-bus-crossing-a-busy-intersection-in-shibuya-tokyo-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living abroad as an expat or digital nomad in Japan is a change\u2013 you need to consider all aspects of the cost of living, such as rent, groceries, travel expenses, salary, educational fees, and health insurance. Japan is more affordable than the United States, and we\u2019re here to tell you why!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By breaking down each of these categories for you, we\u2019ve laid out an easy-to-follow guide that is your go-to resource when determining if Japan is the right country for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you get to the end of this article and are confident in choosing Japan, you\u2019ll be ready to explore the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/best-places-to-live-japan.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best places to live in Japan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Japan vs USA: Cost of Living Breakdown<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>The average cost of living in Japan for one person is $1,097 a month, while in the USA it\u2019s $2,433 a month.<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> For a family to live in Japan, it costs $2,818 a month on average, compared to $5,667 in the United States.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These values are intended to give you an idea of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/livingcost.org\/cost\/japan\/united-states\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the average cost of living in Japan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but they are not exact prices. Here, we\u2019ll compare housing, food, and transportation, as well as average salaries, between Japan and the USA.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Housing Costs: Japan vs the USA<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Rent for one person living in Japan costs $496 a month on average vs. $1,552 a month in the USA.<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Rent for a family living in Japan costs $967 a month on average vs. $2,331 a month in the USA.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These vary depending on how close you are to the city center and which city you are in. <\/span><strong>The average housing cost is:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>1-bedroom apartment downtown: <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$484 in Japan vs. $1,611 in the USA<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Cheap 1-bedroom apartment: <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$337 in Japan vs. $1,301 in the USA<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>3-bedroom apartment downtown: <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,107 in Japan vs. $2,861 in the USA<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Cheap 3-bedroom apartment downtown: <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$704 in Japan vs. $2,352 in the USA<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-20' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<!--<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_Asia_1.jpg\" alt=\"blog banner asia 1\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p>-->\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_Asia_1.jpg\" alt=\"blog banner asia 1\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food Prices Compared: Japan vs USA<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On average, food expenses cost $407 a month in Japan vs. $568 a month in the USA<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Eating out in a restaurant is about half as expensive in Japan as it is in the United States, although buying groceries seems to be relatively comparable with only select items being cheaper in Japan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Eating out averages:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Lunch<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $6.35 in Japan vs. $18.40 in the USA<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Dinner<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $35.40 in Japan vs. $73.10 in the USA<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Fast food meal<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $4.89 in Japan vs. $10.5 in the USA<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Grocery averages:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 L of <\/span><strong>milk<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $1.4 in Japan vs. $1.09 in the USA<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.5 kg of <\/span><strong>bread<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $1.51 in Japan vs. $3.44 in the USA<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 kg of <\/span><strong>rice<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $2.96 in Japan vs. $4.32 in the USA<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12 <\/span><strong>eggs<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $2.08 in Japan vs. $3.89 in the USA<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 kg of <\/span><strong>chicken<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $6.18 in Japan vs. $11.80 in the USA<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 kg of <\/span><strong>apples<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $4.31 in Japan vs. $5.02 in the USA<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transportation Costs in Japan vs USA<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transportation expenses in Japan cost $130 a month on average vs. $104 a month in the USA. Monthly tickets for public transportation are almost equal between the two countries, but a single taxi ride in Japan is about one and a half times the cost of a ride in the USA.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>The average costs of the below transport options are:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Local transport ticket<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $1.68 in Japan vs. $2.38 in the USA<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Monthly local transport ticket<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $59.40 in Japan vs. $71.80 in the USA<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Taxi ride for 5 miles<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $25.30 in Japan vs. $18.40 in the USA<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>\u00bc gallon of gas<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $1.1 in Japan vs. $0.99 in the USA<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average Salaries: Japan vs USA<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>The average monthly salary after tax in Japan is $2,172 vs. $4,694 in the USA, <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and these vary greatly based on your occupation and where you live.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-21' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_Asia_2.jpg\" alt=\"blog banner asia 2\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Affordable Is Life in Japan?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>The average cost of living in Japan is 55% lower than the average cost of living in the United States.<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Surprisingly, Japan is not too expensive to live in assuming you are used to a Western lifestyle and living standards.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Japan ranks as the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/livingcost.org\/cost#:~:text=44,Japan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 67th most expensive country<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the world while the USA is the 7th.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> There are definitely places near city centers and the countryside that are both very affordable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When determining if you can afford Japan, you may want to consider your educational and healthcare expenses as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Education in Japan: What Expats Should Know<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The public education systems in Japan consistently rank in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/worldpopulationreview.com\/country-rankings\/education-rankings-by-country\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">top 10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> around the globe. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They emphasize teaching morals and ethics and developing students into strong, resilient adults instead of solely focusing on learning facts. However, there is strong academic pressure to succeed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children are compelled to attend school from ages 6 &#8211; 15 (grades 1-9), and grades 10-12 are not required, though most students still attend. The school year lasts the entire calendar year from April &#8211; March and many students even attend an additional Saturday school.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>It is free for foreign students to attend public schools, though there are customary fees for lunches, materials, uniforms, and PTA contributions.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are also international schools available that expats may prefer to send their children to. One of the biggest benefits of this is that these schools can teach in English. Another is that the classes are smaller <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">which means more adaptation to each student\u2019s needs, especially to students with special needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>International schools are expensive and can <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/japan-dev.com\/blog\/international-schools-in-japan#:~:text=International%20schools%2C%20on%20the%20other,an%20international%20school%20in%20Japan.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>cost $13,000 &#8211; $28,000<\/strong><\/a><strong> annually, plus the fees for uniforms, materials, and registration.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthcare in Japan for Expats<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The healthcare system in Japan is ranked as the fourth-best in the world, and it is one of the most cost-efficient systems. 70% of all fees are paid for by two health insurance schemes set up by the government. The remaining 30% of fees are paid for by the patient.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>These are the two government schemes that foreigners and expats can participate in:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Social Health Insurance (SHI)<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This is a program that all full-time employees of medium to large companies participate in. It automatically takes about 5% of your salary and contributes it to the SHI funds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>National Health Insurance (NHI)<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This is a program for employees of small companies and self-employed individuals. The amount they contribute to the NHI funds is determined based on individual income.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The SHI program doesn\u2019t take effect for expats until a year after you\u2019ve moved and begun working in Japan. That means you\u2019ll need to get a private healthcare plan in Japan to fill that gap.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may also want a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/health-insurance-plans\/international-health-insurance-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">private plan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to have access to English-speaking medical personnel and world-class services. If you have further questions, learn more about<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/country\/asia\/japan-health-insurance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Japan\u2019s public and private healthcare<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> options.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-23' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_Asia_4.jpg\" alt=\"blog banner asia 4\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cultural Tips for Americans Moving to Japan<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living in Japan as an American may mean you will be unfamiliar with many of the cultural traditions that make the Japanese who they are. These may include the Shinto and Buddhist religions, <\/span><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">geisha <\/span><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maiko <\/span><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">entertainers, Japanese theater, and the Samurai warrior class.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To ease your transition, here are a few social convention tips to help you respect the locals and learn to embrace their ways:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Bowing: <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several forms of bows, though you are not always expected to bow. The<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/traditionalkyoto.com\/culture\/greeting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eshaku <\/span><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15-degree bow<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is semi-formal and will likely be the one you use the most when a simple head nod is not adequate.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Removing your shoes<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: To show respect and preserve cleanliness, take off your shoes when entering a <\/span><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ryokan <\/span><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(traditional guesthouse), a home, a temple, or some restaurants.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Calling others \u201csan\u201d<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Similar to saying Mr. or Mrs., add \u201csan\u201d to the last name of someone you greet. For example, you\u2019d call Mrs. Suzuki \u201cSuzuki-san.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Relocate from the USA to Japan<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25430 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/urban-skyline-with-city-buildings-under-a-blue-sky-in-yokohama-japan.webp\" alt=\"Image of Urban Skyline With City Buildings Under A Blue Sky In Yokohama, Japan with text overlay of &quot;How to Relocate from the USA to Japan&quot;\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/urban-skyline-with-city-buildings-under-a-blue-sky-in-yokohama-japan.webp 1280w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/urban-skyline-with-city-buildings-under-a-blue-sky-in-yokohama-japan-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/urban-skyline-with-city-buildings-under-a-blue-sky-in-yokohama-japan-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/urban-skyline-with-city-buildings-under-a-blue-sky-in-yokohama-japan-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/urban-skyline-with-city-buildings-under-a-blue-sky-in-yokohama-japan-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When moving to Japan from the USA, you will need to apply for the correct visa that allows you to reside in the country for longer than 90 days. Your visa options are highly skilled professional visas, working visas, general visas, specified visas, start-up visas, diplomatic visas, and official visas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a list of some of the types of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mofa.go.jp\/j_info\/visit\/visa\/long\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Japanese work and long-term stay visas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highly skilled professional visas<\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highly skilled professional<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Special highly skilled professional<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highly skilled foreign professional<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working visas<\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professor<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Artist<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Religious activities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journalist<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business manager<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legal\/accounting services<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical services<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Researcher<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instructor<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engineer\/specialist in humanities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intra-company transferee<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nursing care<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General visas<\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cultural activities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Student<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Training<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dependent (Family stays)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To apply for your visa, you\u2019ll need to personally go to your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mofa.go.jp\/about\/emb_cons\/mofaserv.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nearest Japanese Embassy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and present all necessary documents before you move overseas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-72' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<link rel='stylesheet' href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/css\/compare-72-new.css?v1.47' type='text\/css' media='all'\/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\" class=\"inserter-72-link CompareNowbutton\">\n        <div class=\"inserter-72-new\">\n            <h3>Start by Comparing <br>Insurance Plans Online<\/h3>\n            <div class=\"inserter-img-box\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/img\/desktop.png\" alt=\" \">\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"inserter-compare-box\">\n                <p>Browse and Compare 50,000+ <br>International Health Plans<\/p>\n                <button>Compare NOW<\/button>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/a><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You now have a better understanding of how much it might cost you to live in Japan as an expat or digital nomad. We hope this information has been helpful! If you\u2019re not committed to Japan just yet, consider <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/living-abroad-in-taiwan.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">living abroad in Taiwan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/living-abroad-in-malaysia.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malaysia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nonetheless, wherever you choose as your next destination, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/health-insurance-plans\/international-health-insurance-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">international health insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is still recommended since it provides coverage for expats virtually anywhere in the world, including the new destination and in their home country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/pp-profile\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pacific Prime<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help you filter out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/country\/asia\/japan-health-insurance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">health insurance plans for Japan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or other locations that fulfill your unique healthcare needs and budget, so you can rest assured that you\u2019ll have access to top-notch healthcare services in private medical facilities wherever you are in the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today for impartial advice, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">get quoted<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> now!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-24' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_Asia_5.jpg\" alt=\"blog banner asia 5\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Living in Japan can be more affordable than many major Western countries, especially the United States. A single person typically spends around $1,097 per month, while a family\u2019s average expenses are about $2,818. 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