Moving to Japan from Guyana

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Guyana to Japan, and you’d need to navigate life in Japanese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tokyo averages 69°F vs 87°F in Georgetown, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2023
12 ↑ 200% vs 2022

people moved from Guyana 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 Guyana to Japan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GY
16.3
JP
0.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GY
15.2
JP
2.7

Japan performs significantly better than Guyana across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GY
$1,331
JP
$5,365
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

GY
14.0
JP
26.1

Japan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guyana leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GY
52.0
JP
12.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GY
4.6t
JP
7.8t

Guyana generally does better on environment, though Japan leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GY
13.1
JP
37.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GY
3.3%
JP
36.0%

Guyana 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

GY
12.4%
JP
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GY
$49,800
JP
$46,300

Japan generally does better on employment & economy, though Guyana leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GY
71.9 yrs
JP
84.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GY
22.1
JP
1.9

Japan generally does better on family life, though Guyana 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.

Georgetown Rain: 89.1 in/yr (2263 mm)
87° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Georgetown Tokyo
Jan–Mar 84°/75°F (29°/24°C) 53°/37°F (12°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) 73°/58°F (23°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 63°/49°F (17°/9°C)
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Month Georgetown Tokyo
Jan 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C) 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.2°C)
Feb 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C) 52°/36°F (10.9°/2.1°C)
Mar 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C) 58°/41°F (14.2°/5.0°C)
Apr 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C) 67°/50°F (19.4°/9.8°C)
May 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C) 74°/58°F (23.6°/14.6°C)
Jun 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C) 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.5°C)
Jul 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C) 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C)
Aug 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Sep 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C) 82°/69°F (27.5°/20.3°C)
Oct 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C) 72°/59°F (22.0°/14.8°C)
Nov 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C) 62°/48°F (16.7°/8.8°C)
Dec 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C) 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.8°C)

Data: Hydrometeorological Service Hydrometeorological Service, Japan Meteorological Agency Japan Meteorological Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guyana 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.

Guyana passport

Guyana passport holder visiting Japan

Visa Required
Guyana passport holders need a visa to enter Japan.
Japan passport

Japan passport holder visiting Guyana

Visa Free
Japan passport holders can enter Guyana 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 Guyana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Japan is 0.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 16.3 in Guyana.

How is healthcare in Japan compared to Guyana?

Japan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guyana leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 26.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Japan, compared to 14.0 in Guyana. Japan scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guyana: 76).

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

The average high temperature in Tokyo is 69°F, compared to 87°F in Georgetown. Tokyo receives around 62.9 in of rainfall per year, while Georgetown gets 89.1 in.

What language do they speak in Japan?

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

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At a Glance

GY JP
Population 789,683 124,214,766
Currency Guyanaese Dollar (GYD) Japanese Yen (¥)
Languages English Japanese
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +592 +81
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110