Moving to Japan from Saint Lucia

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What to Expect

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

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2023
18 ↑ 260% vs 2022

people moved from Saint Lucia 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 Saint Lucia to Japan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LC
36.7
JP
0.2
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

LC
86%
JP
83%

Japan generally does better on safety, though Saint Lucia leads in feel safe walking at night.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LC
$1,228
JP
$5,365
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

LC
6.5
JP
26.1

Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Japan leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LC
20.0
JP
12.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LC
1.7t
JP
7.8t

Saint Lucia 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

LC
10.8
JP
37.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LC
14.3%
JP
36.0%

Saint Lucia 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

LC
11.1%
JP
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LC
$22,700
JP
$46,300

Japan performs significantly better than Saint Lucia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LC
79.0 yrs
JP
84.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LC
12.0
JP
1.9

Japan generally does better on family life, though Saint Lucia 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.

Castries Rain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Castries Tokyo
Jan–Mar 53°/37°F (12°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 73°/58°F (23°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 63°/49°F (17°/9°C)
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Month Castries Tokyo
Jan 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.2°C)
Feb 52°/36°F (10.9°/2.1°C)
Mar 58°/41°F (14.2°/5.0°C)
Apr 67°/50°F (19.4°/9.8°C)
May 74°/58°F (23.6°/14.6°C)
Jun 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.5°C)
Jul 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C)
Aug 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Sep 82°/69°F (27.5°/20.3°C)
Oct 72°/59°F (22.0°/14.8°C)
Nov 62°/48°F (16.7°/8.8°C)
Dec 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.8°C)

Data: Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services, Japan Meteorological Agency Japan Meteorological Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Lucia 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.

Saint Lucia passport

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Japan

Visa Required
Saint Lucia passport holders need a visa to enter Japan.
Japan passport

Japan passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

Visa Free
Japan passport holders can enter Saint Lucia 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 generally does better on safety, though Saint Lucia leads in feel safe walking at night. The homicide rate in Japan is 0.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 36.7 in Saint Lucia. About 83% of people in Japan feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Japan compared to Saint Lucia?

Saint Lucia 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 6.5 in Saint Lucia. Japan scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Lucia: 77).

What's the weather like in Japan compared to Saint Lucia?

The average high temperature in Tokyo is 69°F, compared to None°F in Castries. Tokyo receives around 62.9 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Japan?

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

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At a Glance

LC JP
Population 167,122 124,214,766
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Japanese Yen (¥)
Languages English Japanese
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1758 +81
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110