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Living in Tanegashima

Japan · tropical

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Tanegashima is a small town of roughly 29,000 people with both the sea and mountains close by in Japan. The climate is tropical. It keeps a balanced mix of locals and visitors and is considered very safe. A typical month of living costs around $1,600. Healthcare is strong, and the internet is fast enough for full-time remote work. People come here for surfing, swimming, hiking.

È un’isola raggiungibile ogni giorno, e questo cambia molto per chi ci vive tutto l’anno.

At a glance

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People
~29,000
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Cost / mo
~$1,600
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Climate
tropical
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Safety
5/5
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Healthcare
4/5
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Internet
4/5
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Walkable
3/5
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Food
3/5
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Air
4/5Good
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Water
4/5Tap water drinkable

Who tends to love Tanegashima

All parameters

🛡️ Safety5/5
🏥 Healthcare4/5
🏛️ Public healthcare5/5
💳 Private healthcare5/5
📶 Internet4/5
🚶 Walkable3/5
🚌 Transit3/5
🍽️ Food3/5
📚 LibraryOne, within 6 km · counted on OpenStreetMap
🥗 Veg options3/5
🌫️ Air4/5 · 10 µg/m³
🚰 Water4/5 · Tap water drinkable
PopularitySteady
🏠 Rent, 5 yrs+8%
👶 For kids4/5
🛂 Immigration2/5
🏛️ Stability4/5
💸 Tax friendly2/5
🧑‍💻 Business2/5
🕵️ Privacy4/5
🏦 State digital currencyIn development
🗣️ Free expressionReasonable
Bitcoin3/5
🌈 LGBTQ+3/5
🦂 Dangerous animals1/5
🌱 Fertile soil4/5
🔌 Living off-grid3/5
📸 Tourism3/5
👥 Crowding2/5
✈️ Airport2/5
⛴️ Getting there~Daily
🛰️ StarlinkYes
⚕️ AbortionLegal

Popularity & prices: Steady

Accommodation prices have moved about +8% in the last 5 years.

Estimates, for orientation only.

⛴️ Getting there: Daily

Estimated from island size, airport and tourism. We have not checked a timetable for this one, treat it as a guide.

🔭 Where this place is heading

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⚠️ The honest downsides

Health, air (WHO PM2.5), water & crime figures are rough country-level estimates, verify for your case.

On the map

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