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Osaka, Japan
Osaka is Japan’s second major business hub with high safety, excellent infrastructure, and strong daily convenience. Costs are high, but lower than Tokyo.
Region: asia-pacificClimate Zone: temperateUpdated: 2026-01-12Data Version: 2026-01medium
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Entry Rule
2Residency Path
1-5 JahreTop Personal Tax
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Climate
City Native- Climate Typetemperate
- Climate Comfort Score 1 53 score_1_5
- Temp Summer Avg C32 c
- Temp Winter Avg C6 c
- Rainy MonthsJun, Jul
- Best MonthsOct, Nov
Sources: Open-Meteo Climate API (api);
Environment
Hybrid- Environment Quality Score 1 54 score_1_5
- City Air Quality Referenceiqair_proxy
- Air Policy Strengthhigh
Nature
Country Proxy- Nature Access Score 1 53 score_1_5
- Coast AccessNo
Cost of Living
Country Native- Cost Value Score 1 52 score_1_5
- Col Index Ch 10072 index
- Rent 1br Usd Min900 usd
- Rent 1br Usd Max1600 usd
- Monthly Budget Usd Min2000 usd
- Monthly Budget Usd Max3200 usd
Safety
Country Native- Safety Stability Score 1 55 score_1_5
- Rule Of Law Bandvery_high
Healthcare
Country Native- Healthcare System Score 1 55 score_1_5
- Healthcare Quality Bandexcellent
Infrastructure
Hybrid- Infrastructure Connectivity Score 1 55 score_1_5
- Internet Mbps120 mbps
- Coworking Presencemany
- International SchoolsYes
Social / Community
Country Native- Social Cultural Fit Score 1 53 score_1_5
- English Accessmedium
Education
Country Native- Education Access Score 1 55 score_1_5
- International SchoolsYes
Residency Access
Country Native- Residency Access Score 1 52 score_1_5
- Visa Option Count2 count
- Entry Duration1-5 Jahre text
Sources: IATA Timatic (dataset); Official Immigration Authorities (documentation);
Residency Path
Country Native- Residency Path Score 1 51 score_1_5
- Temporary Residence1-5 Jahre text
- Permanent Residence AvailableNo
Sources: Official Immigration Authorities (documentation);
Taxes
Country Native- Tax Competitiveness Score 1 51 score_1_5
- Personal Income Tax Estimated Pct40 pct
Everyday Life
Country Proxy- Convenience Daily Life Score 1 54 score_1_5
- Seasonalitymedium
Advantages
- Extremely safe and clean
- Top infrastructure and public transport
- Very high convenience
- Strong airport connectivity (KIX)
Disadvantages
- High cost of living
- Daily-life language barrier
- Residency paths are demanding
Ideal For
- Safe and structured daily base
- Japan presence with strong infrastructure fit
Not Ideal For
- Budget setups
- Fast residency with low effort
Field Intelligence
- Housing: Kita and Umeda are central but expensive.
- Banking: Banking requires local documents and time.
- Bureaucracy: Prepare government workflows in Osaka with complete documentation.
- Work: Plan work setup in Osaka with internet and location backups.
- Expat friction: Account for seasonality and daily rhythm in Osaka planning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Osaka ranked as top in Atlas?
No. Atlas provides profile data without ranking or recommendation logic.
When was the Osaka profile updated?
lastUpdated: 2026-01-12, dataVersion: 2026-01.
What source logic applies to Osaka?
Atlas follows official > index > proxy > crowdsourced. Crowdsourced is never primary.