Moving to Japan from Solomon Islands
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Solomon Islands to Japan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Solomon Islands to Japan, and you’d need to navigate life in Japanese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tokyo averages 69°F vs 86°F in Honiara, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Solomon Islands to Japan, based on official data.
people moved from Solomon 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
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Solomon Islands to Japan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Japan performs significantly better than Solomon 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Solomon Islands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Japan leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Solomon Islands generally does better on environment, though Japan leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Japan performs significantly better than Solomon 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
Solomon Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Japan leads in gdp per capita.
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 Solomon Islands 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Honiara | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) | 53°/37°F (12°/3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) | 73°/58°F (23°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/72°F (29°/22°C) | 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) | 63°/49°F (17°/9°C) |
View all months
| Month | Honiara | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C) | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.2°C) |
| Feb | 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) | 52°/36°F (10.9°/2.1°C) |
| Mar | 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C) | 58°/41°F (14.2°/5.0°C) |
| Apr | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C) | 67°/50°F (19.4°/9.8°C) |
| May | 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C) | 74°/58°F (23.6°/14.6°C) |
| Jun | 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C) | 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.5°C) |
| Jul | 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C) | 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C) |
| Aug | 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C) | 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) |
| Sep | 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C) | 82°/69°F (27.5°/20.3°C) |
| Oct | 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C) | 72°/59°F (22.0°/14.8°C) |
| Nov | 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C) | 62°/48°F (16.7°/8.8°C) |
| Dec | 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C) | 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.8°C) |
Data:
Solomon Islands Meteorological Service,
Japan Meteorological Agency
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Solomon 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.
Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Japan
Visa Required
Japan passport holder visiting Solomon 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?
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 Solomon Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Japan is 0.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.7 in Solomon Islands.
How is healthcare in Japan compared to Solomon Islands?
Solomon Islands 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 1.9 in Solomon Islands. Japan scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Solomon Islands: 47).
What's the weather like in Japan compared to Solomon Islands?
The average high temperature in Tokyo is 69°F, compared to 86°F in Honiara. Tokyo receives around 62.9 in of rainfall per year, while Honiara gets 129.5 in.
What language do they speak in Japan?
The official language in Japan is Japanese. In Solomon Islands, the official language is English.
