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Top digital nomad destinations and remote work hubs in Asia

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Tokyo
Japan's capital of temples, towers and food
9.7
Remote workers in Tokyo often settle into quiet old coffee houses called kissaten while the city is full of coworking spaces with desks, phone booths and snacks. Trains run on time and the internet is fast, though rent and hotel prices are high compared with other cities in Asia.
Highlights:
  • 🖼️ Visit the teamLab digital art museum
  • 🌆 Enjoy panoramic city views from observation decks
  • 🍣 Savor sushi at a local eatery
Osaka
Castle, neon canals and street food
8.5
People here talk about kuidaore, which means eat until you drop, while remote workers join in with takoyaki and okonomiyaki lunches in Dotonbori. Cafes with power outlets are easy to find and the city costs less than Tokyo. Japan offers a digital nomad visa for stays up to six months.
Highlights:
  • 🐠 Visit the Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, one of the world’s largest
  • 🍢 Feast on street food at Dotonbori and see the neon lights
  • 🏯 Explore Osaka Castle and wander through its scenic park
Singapore
Tropical city-state of hawker food and gardens
9.5
The smell of strong coffee and kaya toast, a sandwich with coconut jam, marks the start of the day at hawker centers, big food courts with cheap meals. The city is pricey compared with others here but has excellent internet, safe streets and an airport with flights across Asia.
Highlights:
  • 🏮 Wander through Chinatown’s temples and traditional shophouses
  • 🌳 Visit Gardens by the Bay and its iconic Supertree Grove
  • 🌆 Admire the futuristic skyline from Marina Bay Sands SkyPark
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