Japan’s capital Tokyo has topped the list as the world’s best city for a “workcation,” according to a 2025 report by International Workplace Group (IWG), a flexible and hybrid workspace operator.
The results are part of IWG’s third annual “Work from Anywhere Barometer,” which ranks the top workcation cities globally — or where travelers can combine work and leisure.
Tokyo took the No. 1 spot because of its “exceptional” broadband speed, transport infrastructure, safety, culture and its newly launched digital nomad visa, according to the report.
In addition, the city “also benefits from proximity to mountains, coastal regions, and national parks – ideal for hybrid workers seeking an exciting urban atmosphere alongside natural escapes,” according to IWG.
IWG ranked 40 countries on a scale of one to 10 based on the following 12 criteria:
