Can moving costs be a business expense if I move for a bigger home office?
I’ve been living in a pretty standard ~25m² apartment in Tokyo. Last year I was freelancing on the…
SBI Platinum Debit card & travel insurance
I recently got an email from SBI net bank promoting their platinum debit card which costs 11,000 per…
Have anyone used 招待日和 perk that comes with platinum cards here?
I only see a 9y old post in reddit, and in normal google search also, the actual experience…
Sending money from Revolut UK to SMBC account
I need to transfer ¥200,000 to SMBC bank via Revolut UK account, I have exchange the money to…
Inheritance in Japan from a green card holder living in the USA
My husband is about to receive inheritance from his dad who just passed away. He has 2 brothers,…
MUFG Corporate KK Debit Card only lets you make one order at a time from Amazon?
Title says it all. Maxed out the CC on a big project and thought I would pay for…
Need advice about building a deck for my future home
Hi all, My wife and I are currently in the process of getting a home built, and we…
Am I responsible for Japanese Inheritance Tax
I posted here recently about calculating the Japanese Inheritance Tax that I will likely have to pay, and…
What is the situation with pension and visas at the moment?
I’m in Japan, with PR. There was talk this year about the government becoming stricter with visa renewals.…
Messed up with Remittance Tax; seeking recommendations for 税理士
Husband and I recently found out the legal definition of remittance for Japanese tax law and realized we…
Maintain Prestia “Non-Resident” Bank Account without a zairyu card?
I’m currently a resident but I may have to forgo my residency for two or three years. During…
Negotiating alternative home financing structures with banks in Japan (e.g. markup-based purchase instead of interest)?
Hi everyone, I am a PR in Japan, with stable work and income. I am in my 30s,…