Moving to Japan from Bahamas

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Bahamas to Japan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Bahamas to Japan, and you’d need to navigate life in Japanese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tokyo averages 69°F vs 84°F in Nassau, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Bahamas to Japan, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
4 ↓ 43% vs 2022

people moved from Bahamas to Japan · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Japan?

Top countries of origin for Japan's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Bahamas to Japan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BS
31.2
JP
0.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BS
16.2
JP
2.7

Japan performs significantly better than Bahamas across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BS
$2,316
JP
$5,365
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

BS
18.5
JP
26.1

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Japan leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BS
10.0
JP
12.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BS
3.6t
JP
7.8t

Bahamas performs better than Japan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BS
20.5
JP
37.2

Japan performs significantly better than Bahamas across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BS
9.2%
JP
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BS
$32,000
JP
$46,300

Japan generally does better on employment & economy, though Bahamas leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BS
76.1 yrs
JP
84.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BS
12.8
JP
1.9

Japan performs significantly better than Bahamas across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Finance, Bahamas, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Nassau Rain: 55.0 in/yr (1396 mm)
84° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

Tokyo Rain: 62.9 in/yr (1598 mm)
69° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Nassau Tokyo
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) 53°/37°F (12°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) 73°/58°F (23°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) 63°/49°F (17°/9°C)
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Month Nassau Tokyo
Jan 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.2°C)
Feb 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) 52°/36°F (10.9°/2.1°C)
Mar 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) 58°/41°F (14.2°/5.0°C)
Apr 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) 67°/50°F (19.4°/9.8°C)
May 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) 74°/58°F (23.6°/14.6°C)
Jun 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.5°C)
Jul 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C)
Aug 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Sep 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) 82°/69°F (27.5°/20.3°C)
Oct 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) 72°/59°F (22.0°/14.8°C)
Nov 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) 62°/48°F (16.7°/8.8°C)
Dec 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C) 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.8°C)

Data: Japan Meteorological Agency Japan Meteorological Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bahamas and Japan. To live, work, or study long-term in Japan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Japan's immigration authority.

Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting Japan

Visa Free
Bahamas passport holders can enter Japan without a visa.
Japan passport

Japan passport holder visiting Bahamas

Visa Free
Japan passport holders can enter Bahamas without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Japan?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Japan has 37.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Japan safe for expats?

Japan performs significantly better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Japan is 0.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 31.2 in Bahamas.

How is healthcare in Japan compared to Bahamas?

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Japan leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 26.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Japan, compared to 18.5 in Bahamas. Japan scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahamas: 77).

What's the weather like in Japan compared to Bahamas?

The average high temperature in Tokyo is 69°F, compared to 84°F in Nassau. Tokyo receives around 62.9 in of rainfall per year, while Nassau gets 55.0 in.

What language do they speak in Japan?

The official language in Japan is Japanese. In Bahamas, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

BS JP
Population 355,608 124,214,766
Currency Bahamian Dollar (BSD) Japanese Yen (¥)
Languages English Japanese
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1242 +81
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110