Moving to Japan from Papua New Guinea
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Papua New Guinea to Japan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Papua New Guinea to Japan, and you’d need to navigate life in Japanese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tokyo averages 69°F vs 88°F in Port Moresby, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Papua New Guinea to Japan, based on official data.
people moved from Papua New Guinea 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
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Papua New Guinea to Japan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Japan performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Japan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Papua New Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Papua New Guinea 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
share of households with internet
Japan generally does better on infrastructure, though Papua New Guinea leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Japan generally does better on employment & economy, though Papua New Guinea leads in top income tax 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 performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2010–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2002–2013), Internal Revenue Commission, Papua New Guinea (2016), National Tax Agency Japan (2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Port Moresby | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/74°F (32°/24°C) | 53°/37°F (12°/3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/74°F (31°/23°C) | 73°/58°F (23°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) | 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) | 63°/49°F (17°/9°C) |
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| Month | Port Moresby | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.7°C) | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.2°C) |
| Feb | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.5°C) | 52°/36°F (10.9°/2.1°C) |
| Mar | 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.4°C) | 58°/41°F (14.2°/5.0°C) |
| Apr | 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) | 67°/50°F (19.4°/9.8°C) |
| May | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) | 74°/58°F (23.6°/14.6°C) |
| Jun | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.1°C) | 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.5°C) |
| Jul | 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C) | 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C) |
| Aug | 87°/73°F (30.3°/22.6°C) | 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) |
| Sep | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.2°C) | 82°/69°F (27.5°/20.3°C) |
| Oct | 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.5°C) | 72°/59°F (22.0°/14.8°C) |
| Nov | 90°/74°F (32.5°/23.6°C) | 62°/48°F (16.7°/8.8°C) |
| Dec | 90°/75°F (32.4°/23.7°C) | 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.8°C) |
Data:
Papua New Guinea Meteorological Service,
Japan Meteorological Agency
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Papua New Guinea 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.
Papua New Guinea passport holder visiting Japan
Visa Required
Japan passport holder visiting Papua New Guinea
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?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Japan has 38.6 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 Papua New Guinea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Japan is 0.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.4 in Papua New Guinea.
How is healthcare in Japan compared to Papua New Guinea?
Japan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Papua New Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 26.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Japan, compared to 0.6 in Papua New Guinea. Japan scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Papua New Guinea: 30).
What's the weather like in Japan compared to Papua New Guinea?
The average high temperature in Tokyo is 69°F, compared to 88°F in Port Moresby. Tokyo receives around 62.9 in of rainfall per year, while Port Moresby gets 35.4 in.
What language do they speak in Japan?
The official language in Japan is Japanese. In Papua New Guinea, the official languages are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin.
