Japan

Japan launched its Digital Nomad Visa in 2024 for nationals of 49 countries earning ¥10 million/year ($67,000), allowing 6-month stays. Tokyo and Osaka offer unparalleled urban infrastructure, safety, public transit, and cultural richness. Japan's reliable gigabit fiber (average speeds exceed 100 Mbps, outperforming the average European fiber speed of 85 Mbps) and thousands of quiet cafes make it an exceptional (if expensive) remote work base, with rural alternatives like Kyoto or Kanazawa offering 30% lower living costs than Tokyo, making it 15% more budget-friendly than Greece's overall cost of living for nomads.