Moving to Japan from Marshall Islands
What to Expect
Considering a move from Marshall Islands to Japan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Marshall Islands to Japan, and you’d need to navigate life in Japanese. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Marshall Islands to Japan.
people moved from Marshall Islands to Japan · OECD (latest data available)
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 Marshall Islands.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Japan performs significantly better than Marshall Islands 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
share of adults with obesity
Japan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Marshall Islands leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Marshall Islands performs better than Japan across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Japan performs significantly better than Marshall Islands across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Japan generally does better on employment & economy, though Marshall Islands leads in poverty rate.
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 Marshall Islands leads in education spending.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Marshall Islands 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.
Marshall Islands passport holder visiting Japan
Visa Required
Japan passport holder visiting Marshall Islands
Visa on ArrivalData: 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 Marshall Islands across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Japan compared to Marshall Islands?
Japan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Marshall Islands leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 26.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Japan, compared to 4.6 in Marshall Islands. Japan scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Marshall Islands: 59).
What language do they speak in Japan?
The official language in Japan is Japanese. In Marshall Islands, the official languages are English and Marshallese.
