Moving to Japan from Vanuatu
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Vanuatu to Japan — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Vanuatu to Japan, and you’d need to navigate life in Japanese. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tokyo averages 69°F vs 83°F in Port Vila, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Vanuatu to Japan, and how the trend has changed.
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 Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu 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
Japan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu 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
Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Japan performs significantly better than Vanuatu across all employment & economy metrics.
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 Vanuatu 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 | Port Vila | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) | 53°/37°F (12°/3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) | 73°/58°F (23°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) | 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/71°F (29°/22°C) | 63°/49°F (17°/9°C) |
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| Month | Port Vila | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C) | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.2°C) |
| Feb | 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C) | 52°/36°F (10.9°/2.1°C) |
| Mar | 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C) | 58°/41°F (14.2°/5.0°C) |
| Apr | 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) | 67°/50°F (19.4°/9.8°C) |
| May | 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) | 74°/58°F (23.6°/14.6°C) |
| Jun | 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C) | 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.5°C) |
| Jul | 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C) | 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C) |
| Aug | 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C) | 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) |
| Sep | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C) | 82°/69°F (27.5°/20.3°C) |
| Oct | 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C) | 72°/59°F (22.0°/14.8°C) |
| Nov | 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C) | 62°/48°F (16.7°/8.8°C) |
| Dec | 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C) | 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.8°C) |
Data:
Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department,
Japan Meteorological Agency
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vanuatu 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.
Vanuatu passport holder visiting Japan
Visa Required
Japan passport holder visiting Vanuatu
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?
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 Vanuatu and Japan.
Is Japan safe for expats?
Japan performs significantly better than Vanuatu across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Japan is 0.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in Vanuatu.
How is healthcare in Japan compared to Vanuatu?
Japan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 26.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Japan, compared to 1.6 in Vanuatu. Japan scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vanuatu: 47).
What's the weather like in Japan compared to Vanuatu?
The average high temperature in Tokyo is 69°F, compared to 83°F in Port Vila. Tokyo receives around 62.9 in of rainfall per year, while Port Vila gets 87.5 in.
What language do they speak in Japan?
The official language in Japan is Japanese. In Vanuatu, the official languages are Bislama, English and French.
