Yohji Ohtsubo

Yohji Ohtsubo is the Founder and Editor of WANDERWORK. He is a Japan-based marketing professional who has lived and worked in Japan, Belgium, and Shanghai, and has travelled independently across Europe and Asia. His work combines first-hand experience of living abroad with a practical understanding of the questions international remote workers face when planning life in Japan—from visas and payments to connectivity, insurance, and day-to-day living. He holds a postgraduate qualification in Digital Marketing from the University of Liverpool.

Using the Saily eSIM on a phone aboard the Hokuriku Shinkansen

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Saily eSIM Review: Using It Across Japan on the Shinkansen and City Trains

2026/10/30    , , ,

If you are visiting or working in Japan and want your own mobile data ready on arrival, Saily is a t ...

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NordVPN Review: Using It on an iPhone While Travelling in Japan

2026/10/28    , , ,

If you use an iPhone while moving between Japanese stations, hotels, and work appointments, NordVPN ...

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About Yohji Ohtsubo: Building a Career Across Belgium, Shanghai and Digital Marketing

About WANDERWORK WANDERWORK is an independent publication for people who want to work across borders ...

Jiufen Taiwan lanterns and Tokyo Tower at dusk — Japan vs Taiwan digital nomad visa comparison 2026

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Japan vs Taiwan Digital Nomad Visa (2026): Which Is Better?

2026/9/23    , , , , ,

Compare Japan and Taiwan digital nomad visas in 2026: stay length (6 vs 24 months), income proof, bank averages, extensions, costs, and a 7-day decision checklist—with links to full filing guides.

Jiufen Taiwan night market lanterns — digital nomad visa 2026 East Asia base guide

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Taiwan Digital Nomad Visa 2026: Requirements & 2-Year Stay

2026/9/20    , , , , ,

Taiwan extended its digital nomad visa to 24 months in 2026. Income rules ($20k/$40k), $10k bank averages, NIA extensions, Gold Card vs DN visa, and a 48-hour filing checklist—with official links.

iPhone showing Wise card in Apple Wallet held to a Japan train ticket gate contactless reader with Tap to ride signage.

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Wise + Apple Pay at Japan Train Gates: Does It Work? (2026)

2026/9/22    , , , ,

Short answer: not reliably. A Wise card in Apple Pay is a contactless payment card, not an IC transi ...

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Best eSIM for Japan (2026): Airalo vs Saily vs trifa

2026/10/31    , , , , ,

The best eSIM for Japan is not one universal winner. For most international visitors, Airalo is the ...

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Digital Nomad Setup Japan: 7-Day Arrival Checklist (2026)

2026/9/22    , , , , ,

Digital nomad setup in Japan works best in one order: confirm your legal stay and accommodation firs ...

Digital nomad working on a laptop in Japan with a city skyline, highlighting a productive stay setup for foreign visitors

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Digital Nomad in Japan: Complete Guide for Foreign Visitors

2026/9/22    , , , , ,

A digital nomad trip in Japan succeeds when your accommodation protects work quality—not when it win ...

Airalo Japan 10GB for 30 Days eSIM plan for digital nomads visiting Japan

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Airalo for Japan (2026) — eSIM Review for Digital Nomads (Setup, Data & Limits)

2026/9/23    , , , , ,

Looking for an Airalo review before visiting Japan as a digital nomad? This guide explains how Airalo works in Japan, who it suits, setup tips, device checks, and whether it is better than pocket WiFi.