Got my CoE, need advice for proper financial start
Edit: Sorry for double posting, Reddit was bugging out for me and pretending it didn't post it the…
Freee issues with automatically tracking Rakuten Card expenses?
Anyone else dealing with this? My cards haven't been able to sync up automatically since mid-August. I did…
Another NPR remittance to Japan/foreign-source income taxation question thread
Hi, sorry for your 1 millionth remittance to Japan thread. I've tried reading as many articles and threads…
USD to Japanese yen, where can I get the best exchange rates?
I’m traveling to Japan and was wondering if I should carry cash and where will I be able…
Foreign-Earned Income and Cash Income (freelance)
Background: I have been living in Japan for over 11 years and have my PR. I have a…
Non-ETF Investment Options
I want to invest about 15 million JPY in higher yield investments and am OK with taking some…
Keidanren releases opinion on Business Manager residence status and Startup Visa changes
Keidanren (経団連) is Japan’s largest and most powerful business lobby, so their opinion that more time is needed…
Second Bank Account
I am debating between opening a new PayPay Bank account as a backup or keeping my Yucho bank…
Help with NEW NISA
I want to start new NISA savings account, however I know very little about it. Unfortunately i also…
Japan Times: Tax-advantaged investments no lost cause for U.S. residents of Japan
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2025/09/24/how-tos/american-residents-investment-options-japan/?utm_medium=social&utm_type=image&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=iwdgrleanb0slpghrucehpdrya15pqvujizue256cv3i557c-k2jy5u57qoscwohn2cnuv2bhmglruoo79qf6mpiea_aem_6g5k1ti9bvtre3sv5q_oga#Echobox=1758708522 So, this guy seems to be saying PFICs are nothing for US taxpayers to worry about. by…
Fellow BMV holders – cheaper private office choices than Regus?
Regus was easy to set up from overseas, but now that I'm here and the contract is expiring,…
Thinking of switching from Rakuten Gold to ANA Gold Wide
I’ve had a Rakuten Gold Card for years, but since I travel often (domestic + international), I realized…