September is one of the best months in Tokyo.
Twelve cells, January to December, each rated against the city's own year.
See all twelve months$3,228/mo
199 Mbps
High
5/5
Moderate
13.5m
Flights to Tokyo
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Cost of Living
A local earns $2,868.8/mo but a nomad lifestyle costs $3,228 — that's 1.1× the local wage.
Internet & Infrastructure
Bring a North American adapter. 100V — check your devices support 100V before plugging in.
eSIM for Japan, online when you land
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Environment & Health
Quality of Life
Can I afford this?
Price Breakdown
Monthly Weather
Best months: Sep, May, Jul·Avoid: Dec, Feb, Aug
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Fly to Tokyo in September
Partner linkSeptember is one of the best months here. Feels like 34° by day. Weather score 470.
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