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Best Cities in Japan to Live In 2026
1 city ranked by Livability Score — affordability, safety, internet, democracy & climate.
❓ Living in Japan — Common Questions
What is the best city to live in Japan?▾
Based on our Livability Score, Tokyo ranks #1 in Japan with a score of 77/100, and city-centre rent from around $1131/month.
What is the safest city in Japan?▾
By UNODC homicide rate data, Tokyo is the safest city in Japan in our database, with a rate of 0.2 per 100,000 people.
How do I get long-term residency or a visa to live in Japan?▾
Japan offers the Japan Digital Nomad Visa (moderate process). Duration: 6 months (no renewal). Key requirement: Income ≥ ~$68,000/yr (¥10M). Health insurance required. From countries with tax treaties.. The process is moderate difficulty. Check individual city pages for full details.