Is living in Japan a source of happiness?

A recent questionnaire survey conducted by an authoritative Japanese media outlet revealed that close to 90% of Japanese respondents expressed a high degree of contentment with their lives and claimed that they were very happy with their lives.

What are the reasons behind this phenomenon? Let's find out.

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Nearly 90% Japanese

Feeling happy in life

According to a questionnaire survey involving 2,645 readers from around the world, conducted jointly by the Nihon Keizai Shimbun and its affiliate "Nikkei Asia," the survey included 13 questions designed to understand respondents' views and expectations of their current and future lives.

In response to the question, "Are you happy that you were born in your country?" Overall, 84.3% readers said they were "happy". The feeling of happiness is particularly strong among Japanese readers, with 89.3% of respondents saying they are "happy" with their lives.

According to the free responses in the questionnaire, the reasons why Japanese respondents feel happy are diverse, including "life is generally good," "prices are relatively low in the world," "the medical system is good," "society is peaceful and safe," "there is a clean and comfortable natural environment," and "there is a rich culture," among others. "Peaceful and safe society," "Clean and comfortable natural environment," and "Strong culture."

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Living in Japan

How does it feel?

What is it really like to live in Japan? We analyze it from many angles.

Income situation

Salary levels vary by age, for example, the average annual income for people in their 30s is about 4.51 million yen, growing to 5.19 million yen in their 40s and reaching 6.07 million yen in their 50s.

In addition, salaries vary between industries. For example, 30-year-old workers in the finance industry can earn an average of 5.4 million yen per year, which increases with age.

housing market

Japan's house prices are relatively more reasonable. According to April 2024 data, Beijing's prices are 1.31 times those of Tokyo, Shanghai's 1.66 times, and Hong Kong's up to 2.68 times. Tokyo's prices are similarly lower than those in cosmopolitan cities such as Singapore, New York and London.

medical service

Japan's health insurance coverage is extensive, with reimbursement rates usually ranging from 70% to 90%, especially for children between the ages of 0 and 6, for whom almost all medical expenses are waived; seniors over the age of 75 are also eligible for reimbursement rates of up to 90%.

In addition, Japan has introduced a system of capping medical expenses so that when an individual's out-of-pocket payment exceeds 80,000 yen per month, the excess will be borne by the Government.

social welfare

In addition to the medical care mentioned above, the Japanese government provides a series of social welfare measures such as maternity subsidies and education subsidies, which, together with a clean and tidy social environment and a high level of education among residents, contribute to a high sense of well-being among the population.

In summary, Japan not only has a convenient refinancing mechanism to support business development, but it is also a place where residents can feel a high degree of life satisfaction.

If you are interested in settling in Japan, now is the golden time for Japan to open its doors and actively attract overseas talents, and Japan is becoming a popular choice for investors to purchase properties overseas due to its beautiful natural environment, perfect living facilities and relaxed policies for foreign buyers.

Inquiries are welcome!