Moving to Japan from Turkmenistan
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Turkmenistan to Japan — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Turkmenistan 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?
Real numbers on people moving from Turkmenistan to Japan, and how the trend has changed.
people moved from Turkmenistan 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
How Turkmenistan and Japan stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Japan performs significantly better than Turkmenistan 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 Turkmenistan 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
Japan performs significantly better than Turkmenistan across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Japan performs significantly better than Turkmenistan 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 Turkmenistan 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 performs significantly better than Turkmenistan across all family life metrics.
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 | Ashgabat | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 51°/34°F (11°/1°C) | 53°/37°F (12°/3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) | 73°/58°F (23°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 96°/68°F (35°/20°C) | 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 62°/40°F (17°/5°C) | 63°/49°F (17°/9°C) |
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| Month | Ashgabat | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C) | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.2°C) |
| Feb | 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C) | 52°/36°F (10.9°/2.1°C) |
| Mar | 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C) | 58°/41°F (14.2°/5.0°C) |
| Apr | 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C) | 67°/50°F (19.4°/9.8°C) |
| May | 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C) | 74°/58°F (23.6°/14.6°C) |
| Jun | 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C) | 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.5°C) |
| Jul | 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C) | 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C) |
| Aug | 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C) | 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) |
| Sep | 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C) | 82°/69°F (27.5°/20.3°C) |
| Oct | 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C) | 72°/59°F (22.0°/14.8°C) |
| Nov | 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C) | 62°/48°F (16.7°/8.8°C) |
| Dec | 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C) | 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.8°C) |
Japan Meteorological AgencyVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Turkmenistan 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.
Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Japan
Visa Required
Japan passport holder visiting Turkmenistan
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Japan?
With 37.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Japan can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Turkmenistan and Japan.
Is Japan safe for expats?
Japan performs significantly better than Turkmenistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Japan is 0.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Turkmenistan.
How is healthcare in Japan compared to Turkmenistan?
Japan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkmenistan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 26.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Japan, compared to 21.4 in Turkmenistan. Japan scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkmenistan: 75).
What's the weather like in Japan compared to Turkmenistan?
The average high temperature in Tokyo is 69°F, compared to 74°F in Ashgabat. Tokyo receives around 62.9 in of rainfall per year, while Ashgabat gets 8.9 in.
What language do they speak in Japan?
The official language in Japan is Japanese. In Turkmenistan, the official languages are Russian and Turkmen.
