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EPISODE · Mar 13, 2025 · 4 MIN

Japan coastal city aims to ride digital nomad wave

from In-depth News Features | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News · host NHK WORLD-JAPAN

The weak yen is luring record numbers of visitors to Japan, and the tourism industry is now turning its attention to travelers who can deliver a bigger economic impact. In April, Japan began issuing 6-month residency visas to traveling remote workers known as digital nomads who can show they earn at least 10 million yen per year. NHK World visited Shimoda City in Shizuoka Prefecture, a coastal city south of Tokyo, that is banking on these fresh arrivals to breathe new life into its community.

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