Moving to Japan from Bhutan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Bhutan to Japan? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Bhutan to Japan, and you’d need to navigate life in Japanese.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Bhutan to Japan.
Who's moving to Japan?
Top countries of origin for Japan's foreign-born residents.
- 775,893
- 456,203
- 335,668
- 275,252
- 204,814
- 58,340
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Japan compared to Bhutan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Japan performs significantly better than Bhutan across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Bhutan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Japan leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Bhutan generally does better on environment, though Japan leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
Bhutan generally does better on infrastructure, though Japan leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Japan performs significantly better than Bhutan across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Japan generally does better on family life, though Bhutan leads in education spending.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Thimphu | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 63°/33°F (17°/1°C) | 53°/37°F (12°/3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 76°/53°F (25°/12°C) | 73°/58°F (23°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) | 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 68°/39°F (20°/4°C) | 63°/49°F (17°/9°C) |
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| Month | Thimphu | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°/28°F (15.1°/-2.1°C) | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.2°C) |
| Feb | 62°/33°F (16.7°/0.5°C) | 52°/36°F (10.9°/2.1°C) |
| Mar | 67°/39°F (19.4°/4.0°C) | 58°/41°F (14.2°/5.0°C) |
| Apr | 72°/46°F (22.4°/7.8°C) | 67°/50°F (19.4°/9.8°C) |
| May | 76°/53°F (24.7°/11.5°C) | 74°/58°F (23.6°/14.6°C) |
| Jun | 80°/59°F (26.7°/15.2°C) | 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.5°C) |
| Jul | 81°/61°F (27.1°/16.4°C) | 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C) |
| Aug | 81°/61°F (27.2°/16.1°C) | 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) |
| Sep | 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.6°C) | 82°/69°F (27.5°/20.3°C) |
| Oct | 74°/48°F (23.4°/9.0°C) | 72°/59°F (22.0°/14.8°C) |
| Nov | 67°/38°F (19.7°/3.2°C) | 62°/48°F (16.7°/8.8°C) |
| Dec | 62°/31°F (16.5°/-0.8°C) | 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.8°C) |
Data:
National Center for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM),
Japan Meteorological Agency
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bhutan 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.
Bhutan passport holder visiting Japan
Visa Required
Japan passport holder visiting Bhutan
Visa Online (e-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?
Connectivity is usually fine (Japan: 37.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Japan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Japan safe for expats?
Japan performs significantly better than Bhutan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Japan is 0.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.5 in Bhutan.
How is healthcare in Japan compared to Bhutan?
Bhutan 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 5.5 in Bhutan. Japan scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bhutan: 60).
What's the weather like in Japan compared to Bhutan?
The average high temperature in Tokyo is 69°F, compared to 72°F in Thimphu. Tokyo receives around 62.9 in of rainfall per year, while Thimphu gets 23.3 in.
What language do they speak in Japan?
The official language in Japan is Japanese. In Bhutan, the official language is Dzongkha.
