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.

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Nomad Insurance for Japan's Digital Nomad Visa (2026)

2026/9/22    , , , , ,

Short answer: on Japan's digital nomad visa, private medical insurance is a legal requirement, not o ...

Digital nomad working on a laptop with a Japanese city backdrop; suggests remote work and urban life in Japan.

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Is Japan Good for Digital Nomads? Pros, Cons & 2026 Verdict

2026/10/27    , , , , ,

Short answer: for many remote workers, yes — Japan can be an excellent base, but not for every budge ...

Welcome Suica card and mobile Suica for digital nomads in Japan

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Welcome Suica for Digital Nomads (2026): Card, Mobile & Apple Pay

2026/9/22    , , , , , ,

Quick answer: Welcome Suica is JR East's IC card for visitors — tap through train gates, buses and s ...

eSIM vs Pocket WiFi Japan comparison for remote work and digital nomads

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eSIM vs Pocket Wi-Fi in Japan (2026): Which Should You Get?

2026/9/22    , , , , ,

Verdict: neither wins for everyone — pick by how you work. Choose an eSIM if you are phone-first, tr ...

Best unlimited WiFi in Japan for remote work and digital nomads

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Best Unlimited Wi-Fi in Japan (2026): Pocket Wi-Fi vs eSIM

2026/9/22    , , , , ,

Quick answer: for remote work in Japan, layer your connection rather than trusting one "unlimited" d ...

Wiseデビットカードの実物写真。USD建て決済と多通貨口座のイメージ

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Wise Card in Japan for Digital Nomads (2026): Does It Work?

2026/9/20    , , , , ,

Short answer: yes — the Wise card works well in Japan as a spend-and-FX layer, but it is not a full ...

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Where to Live in Tokyo as a Digital Nomad (2026): Best Areas

2026/9/22    , , , , ,

Quick answer: pick your Tokyo base by work rhythm, not aesthetics. For network and events, Shibuya-a ...

コリビングで生活するデジタルノマドの共有リビングスペース

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What Is Coliving? Meaning, Pros and Cons (2026)

2026/9/22    , , , , ,

Coliving (also written co-living) is a type of shared housing that combines a private, furnished bed ...

Best cities in Japan for digital nomads including Tokyo Osaka Fukuoka Kyoto and Okinawa

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Best Cities in Japan for Digital Nomads (2026): Top 6 Compared

2026/10/28    , , , , ,

Quick answer: for most remote workers the shortlist is Tokyo, Osaka or Fukuoka — Tokyo for maximum o ...

Cost of living in Japan for digital nomads including rent food transportation and coworking spaces

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Cost of Living in Japan for Digital Nomads: 2026 Monthly & 6-Month Budget

2026/10/16    , , , , ,

Quick answer: most solo digital nomads should budget roughly ¥180,000–¥400,000 per month in Japan — ...