Japan Remotely specializes in immigration and business in Japan. We strive to bring value to our clients
through a comprehensive, strategic approach to life and career planning.
From initial consultation to connecting with our trusted legal partners, Japan Remotely offers its clients a
full range of support: both for those who feel empowered to chart their own path and for those who would
rather outsource the work.
Our goal is simple: empower you to move to Japan, your way.
through a comprehensive, strategic approach to life and career planning.
From initial consultation to connecting with our trusted legal partners, Japan Remotely offers its clients a
full range of support: both for those who feel empowered to chart their own path and for those who would
rather outsource the work.
Our goal is simple: empower you to move to Japan, your way.
About Us
How We Can Help
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Why move to Japan?
Japan is a top travel destination and well known for its world class quality of life. What many do not know, however, is that living in Japan can be surprisingly affordable. For example, there are over 10M empty houses (akiya) in Japan! From housing and healthcare to childcare and dining, you'll find a remarkable difference in the cost of living compared to other developed countries.
If your goal is to relocate to a developed country where you can enjoy higher purchasing power, Japan should be at the top of your list!
Move to Japan, Bring Your Work
A Plan for Your Unique Situation
Embarking on a journey to relocate to Japan? Our primary service, the Action Plan, is designed to give you the tools to make your dream a reality.
Through personalized 1:1 consultations, we develop a customized document that thoroughly analyzes your unique situation and provides expert guidance for a successful relocation. Here's a glimpse into what we'll discuss:
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Imagine your ideal life in Japan. We'll help you visualize and create a blueprint for your desired lifestyle, considering factors such as preferred locations, real estate, Japanese culture, personal interests, essential needs, and establishing a reliable support system.
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Optimizing your business model for your move to Japan is crucial. Together, we'll delve into financial modeling, identify market opportunities, and explore local partnership development to ensure your business thrives and aligns with your relocation goals.
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Navigating the complex realm of visas for working remotely is our passion. Based on your individual and business requirements, we'll carefully assess and present you with the best visa options that allow you to legally pursue your passion and leverage your strengths in Japan.
Get Started on Your
Journey Today With
an Initial Consultation.
Whether you are seeking lifestyle advice,
business insight or remote work pathways,
we’re happy to chat with zero obligation.
Who Am I?
Hi there! I’m Nick Woolsey, founder of Japan Remotely. I
love living in Japan so much, I’ve made it my business to
help others do it, too.
Our team is comprised of Japan-based relocation experts
and an expansive network of partners: lawyers,
accountants, EOR, realtors, and more. Together, we provide
the strategy and implementation to help you move to Japan
on your terms.
Japan Remotely has helped hundreds of people create their
best life. The feedback speaks for itself. So please don’t
hesitate to reach out - I’m happy to be available to discuss
your life in Japan.
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Success Stories
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We had been planning our move to Japan for quite some time, but found ourselves continually confused by the many visa and residency options. Thankfully, I came across Nick and Japan Remotely. He cut through the complexity, clarified our options, and helped us identify a clear, practical path to living and working in Japan. In […]
Nick cut through the complexity!
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We’ve been spending several months of every year in Japan for the last 10 years and have had some meetings in in the past with Japanese immigration lawyers. Every time we left the conversation feeling hopeless, that our only options were student visas or standard employee visas with no real hope of permanent residency. But […]
Finally we have hope!
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We were recommended to use Nick at Japan Remotely by Nippon Tradings International (NTI) for advice on moving to Japan after retiring. While there is currently no retirement visa as such Nick gave us all the options of types of visas to consider that would best suit us. We met for 1 hour sessions many […]
Japan Remotely is great!
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I contacted Nick from Japan Remotely rather early in my journey. I have always known I want to be in Japan from a young age (even though I’m not into anime or whatnot) and after a one moth visit, I came across Nick and decided to book a session with him. I loved how personalized […]
I contacted Nick from Japan
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Japan Remotely has developed and gathered a massive number of resources for those looking to make a move to Japan. They take a real holistic approach in asking you to look at your motivations and developing a plan for how to start your journey. You can jump around information to topics that apply to you.
A serious set of courses for anyone looking to make the move
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Nick was very knowledgable and insightful offering a range of different pathways to making a life in Japan. I’d recommend his services or a consultation if you’re looking to build a life in Japan.
A calm presence amongst a lot of misinformation
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This was a game-changer for planning my relocation… it’s a must for anyone serious about moving to Japan. Whether you’re a digital nomad, entrepreneur, or just curious about life in Japan, these courses are worth every penny. It gave me a clear, actionable roadmap for moving to Japan.
Worth every penny
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These courses are a comprehensive and honest resource for anyone who is thinking about a move or a potential move to Japan. Do yourself favor, save yourself a lot of time and research, just get the courses. You won’t regret the investment of time and resources. Highly recommend!
Excellent resource
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Nick was recommended to me by my friends at Akiya Mart as someone knowledgeable about Japanese immigration issues. At our initial consultation he presented the options for various visa possibilities and discussed the pros and cons of each. I did find Nick to be quite knowledgeable about immigration issues and decided to use his services […]
Immigration consult
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I stumbled upon Japan Remotely while scrolling instagram and was immediately impressed by the composition, information, and presentation of the post. I had to stop scrolling and take a moment to consume what was being offered. I’m so glad I paused and converted that curiosity into an initial consultation with Nick. He is an extremely […]
Well Worth the Meeting
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Working with Nick has been fantastic. His deep local expertise and thoughtful, strategic planning demystified every aspect of relocating to Japan to start my new life with my wife. Through his introductions to a broad network of local experts and industry insiders, as well as the fresh ideas he brought to the table, Nick helped […]
Invaluable Experience
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I spoke with Nick in a consultation and was thoroughly impressed by his tailored approach. He devised a direction for me to consider that included different potential options that were possible in my situation, though the final route to take will be dependent on what I will want to do in Japan to start. When […]
A knowledgable resource for making the jump Japan!
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Nick was very kind and informative and has extensive knowledge about living and working in Japan and provided me with valuable knowledge. Nick is very thoughtful and thorough and also follows through.
Incredibly helpful
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Nick is a good listener and even though I have spent many years already living in Japan he listened carefully to my goals for the future and was able to focus in on personalized suggestions. He is very open to following up after the consultation as well. This consultation was definitely time well spent!
Great listener
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I found Nick through word of mouth and wasn’t too sure what to expect, but moving to Japan is the dream. He was incredibly informative and really got me thinking of what would work for me, my partner and our 5 cats. Now I have a plan A and a plan B and Nick was […]
Incredibly helpful
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Nick was incredibly helpful in understanding the implications of a move to Japan. He was also willing to connect us to people within his network to get additional information that we needed to make an educated choice. While we have determined that a move is not in the cards in the immediate future, it is […]
Excellent advice!
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If it weren’t for Nick coaching me and talking me through different areas in Japan to fit my lifestyle I am not sure I would be in such an amazing prefecture. 47 to choose from and Nick helped me narrow it down even having lived in Japan for 20 years. I picked a prefecture I […]
I love the location you suggested
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Nick’s initial consultation with me changed my life! I’m in the Navy in Okinawa and want to stay in Japan after the military. I didn’t think it was possible but Nick showed me several options! If you’re in the US military in Japan, talk to Japan Remotely about your long-term plans!
Life after the Navy in Japan
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I worked as an English teacher in Japan for a number of years but wanted to get into engineering. I found a job as an engineer but needed to update my visa type. Nick worked with my HR department to help them understand what needed to be done. In the end, he eased their fears and the change was smooth for all parties involved.
JR
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When I made the decision to relocate to Japan for an engineering position, Nick went above and beyond to ensure a smooth transition. He seamlessly coordinated with a trusted Japanese immigration lawyer on my behalf, facilitating crucial matters such as the certificate of eligibility, work visa, and subsequent visa renewals.
Huawei
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After I finished the JET Programme, I wanted to stay in Japan but didn’t want to continue teaching English. Nick gave me valuable advice and connected me with a reputable business with growing human resource needs. I was able to stay in Japan, change my career, and worked with that business for over 5 years.
Jimmy
