JOYNONE DIGITAL NOMAD PROGRAMME

We prepare everything so your first week in Japan is smooth and productive.

• Pre-Departure Strategy Call:
  We learn about your remote work schedule, preferred cities, and lifestyle, then suggest locations, time-zone tips, and realistic budgets tailored to digital nomads.
  
  
• Remote-Work Knowledge Base Access:
  Get access to our mobile-first library of short videos, guides, and checklists explaining:
  
  • How the Digital Nomad Visa works and its limitations
  • Where to stay (apartments, co-living, long-stay hotels, etc.)
  • How to handle money, payments, and ATMs without a Japanese bank account.
  • Healthcare basics & how to use your private insurance in Japan
    
    

• Live Chat Assistant (9AM–6PM JST, every day):
  Ask us anything — from “Is this apartment legit?” to “How do I book airport wifi?” — and get step-by-step guidance.
• Cultural & Workstyle Preparation:
  Learn Japanese etiquette, café and coworking norms, and how to be a considerate remote worker in public spaces.
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• Pre-Departure Orientation (Online):
  Join a live session where we walk you through:
  • Your first 7 days in Japan
    
  • How to get connected quickly
    
  • How to move between cities while working
    
  • What to always keep on you (SIM, backup WiFi, IC card, etc.)

We handle the essentials so you can get online and back to work fast.

• Airport Escort (Optional)
  We meet you at Haneda/Narita (Tokyo) and help you navigate to your accommodation, buy transport cards, and sort out immediate needs like cash and convenience-store basics.
  
  
• Digital-Nomad–Friendly Housing:
  We help you secure accommodation that doesn’t require a residence card, such as:
  
  • Foreign-friendly share houses that accept mid-term stays
  • Serviced or monthly apartments
  • Serviced or monthly apartments
    
    
    
• Connectivity Setup (SIM / eSIM / WiFi):
  We set you up with:
  
  • Long-stay tourist or residence-free SIM/eSIM options
  • Pocket WiFi or home internet where available
  • Backup options so you’re not left without a connection during important calls
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• Financial & Payment Guidance:
  Since digital nomads usually cannot open standard Japanese bank accounts, we show you how to:
  
  • Use international cards and multi-currency accounts efficiently
  • Withdraw cash with minimal fees
  • Pay common expenses (rent, trains, stores) with IC cards and cashless apps where possible
    
    
• Everyday Life Setup:
  We introduce you to:
  • Supermarkets, drugstores, 100-yen shops, and other essentials near your accommodation
  • How to separate and dispose of trash correctly
  • Ride-hailing, bike rentals, and local transport apps
    
    
    
• Workspace & Community Setup:
  We help you:
  
  • Find coworking spaces and cafés suitable for calls and focused work
  • Get trial passes or discounted plans where available
  • Join digital-nomad and international communities so you can connect with like-minded people quickly

• Rules & Compliance Guidance:
  We explain the key do’s and don’ts of the Digital Nomad Visa in simple language (e.g., no local employment, re-entry rules, maximum stay) based on official information, and provide links to official sites so you can always double-check details for yourself. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan+1

We support you throughout your stay — not just in week one.

• Support for Your Entire Stay (Up to 6 Months):
  Reach our multilingual team via:
  • In-person visits to our Tokyo office
  • Phone, LINE, WhatsApp, email, or chat Whether you’re in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka, or Okinawa, we’re one message away.
    
    
• Aftercare (30 days):
  During your first month, we:
  
  • Check in regularly to see if your housing, internet, and payment methods are working well
  • Help contact landlords or service providers if something needs fixing or translating
  • Re-accompany you once to resolve a major issue if needed (e.g., moving to a different room in the same property)

• Community Events:
  Join:
  
  • Social meetups with other digital nomads and international residents
  • Occasional skill-share or business/networking events
    (Some events are free; others are low-cost.)

• Language Learning (Optional):
  If you want to build your Japanese skills while you’re here, we can connect you to:
  
  • JoynOne beginner conversation classes
  • Partner language schools across Japan with discounted rates
  • Online private lessons and learning communities
  • Free monthly language exchanges