Japan Wants More Remote Workers to Boost Economy [Video]

As remote work gains in popularity, Japan aims to draw more digital nomads in hopes of giving local economies a boost amid demographic challenges.

Digital nomads work remotely, relying on technology to perform their job. The term gained popularity around the mid-2000s as remote work and internet accessibility became more widespread.

Travel information website A Brother Abroad estimates that there are approximately 35 million digital nomads worldwide. The average digital nomad also spends $22,500 annually, not including money invested in their own businesses, contributing to local economies.

With the introduction of a new six-month “Digital Nomad Visa” in March, Japan joined other countries in the region seeking to attract highly skilled remote workers. These policies are seen as a vital part of the country’s broader strategy to address its aging population and slow economic growth.

The visa permits holders, along with their spouse and child, to remain in the country …