Moving to Japan from San Marino
What to Expect
Considering a move from San Marino to Japan? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from San Marino 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 San Marino 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 San Marino.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
San Marino generally does better on safety, though Japan leads in road traffic deaths.
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
San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Japan leads in health coverage index.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Japan performs significantly better than San Marino across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
San Marino generally does better on employment & economy, though Japan leads in unemployment 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 San Marino leads in education spending.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between San Marino 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.
San Marino passport holder visiting Japan
Visa Free
Japan passport holder visiting San Marino
Visa FreeData: 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?
San Marino generally does better on safety, though Japan leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Japan is 0.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in San Marino.
How is healthcare in Japan compared to San Marino?
San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Japan leads in health coverage index. There are 26.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Japan, compared to 60.2 in San Marino. Japan scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (San Marino: 77).
What language do they speak in Japan?
The official language in Japan is Japanese. In San Marino, the official language is Italian.
