Japan’s exit tax and offshore retirement product (ILAS)
Hey, everyone, now planning on leaving Japan and avoiding the dreaded exit tax. I’ve got about 120 mil.…
Question about AMEX Gold points and yearly fee (39,600 yen)
The annual fee is 39,600 yen per year for Amex Gold and I have around 14,000 points and…
Foreign influence on real estate negligible
Today Sankei simbun X account posted the following https://x.com/Sankei_news/status/1987285015399731685 外国人の不動産取得、一律規制に業界慎重 ある大手は「実需が9割、外国人は全体の2割」 The industry is wary of blanket restrictions on…
Will Japan tax my child’s UTMA when they take over active management at 18 years?
Hi All – I am a US citizen living with my family in Japan. My wife is a…
Best city for Startup?
Hi, I'm considering switching into a Startup visa and later on Business Manager visa. What city is the…
Best Credit card for housewife in Japan
Hello, I’d like to apply for a credit card, but please help me understand the “My Pay-s Ribo”…
Max out new NISA with lump sum in Nov 2025 or spread it out?
Debating whether to: Lump-sum all ¥3.6 M within Nov 2025. Split ¥1.8M over Nov and Dec 2025. Or…
Better to buy a new house through a real estate agent, directly from the builder, or by hiring a judicial scrivener?
I live in Nagoya, and there are six new houses being built just five minutes from where I…
Regarding tax on a large monetary gift from overseas (New Zealand) – Non-heir inheritence
Hello, have a few questions regarding the tax process and how best to handle a decently large sum…
Rakuten Bank Password Change
Hi Everyone, I'm leaving Japan soon and I rememberd I have a little money in a Rakuten Bank…
Has anyone visited the IKBR office in Tokyo?
I have heard about the IKBR service and was wondering if it would make sense to talk to…
Average Price Per Square Foot of Used Homes in Japan
I know this site has no promotion rules, but I figure I should post it since it is…