Moving to Japan from Bermuda

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bermuda to Japan, and you’d need to navigate life in Japanese.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BM
6.2
JP
0.2

Japan performs significantly better than Bermuda across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BM
4.1t
JP
7.8t

Bermuda 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

BM
35.9
JP
37.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BM
4.2%
JP
36.0%

Bermuda generally does better on infrastructure, though Japan leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BM
7.0%
JP
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BM
$81,200
JP
$46,300

Bermuda generally does better on employment & economy, though Japan leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BM
82.0 yrs
JP
84.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BM
2.2
JP
1.9

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

Data: Office of the Tax Commissioner, Government of Bermuda, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bermuda 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.

Japan passport

Japan passport holder visiting Bermuda

Visa Free
Japan passport holders can enter Bermuda 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 Bermuda across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Japan is 0.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Bermuda.

What language do they speak in Japan?

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

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At a Glance

BM JP
Population 72,337 124,214,766
Currency Bermudan Dollar (BMD) Japanese Yen (¥)
Languages English Japanese
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1441 +81
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110