Saison Gold/Rose Gold Amex Priority Pass is getting nerfed big time. What’s next
https://www.saisoncard.co.jp/customer-support/information/prioritypass2025_g/ I used to have Saison Rose Gold. The card itself is free (if you spend at least…
How to change your name
I have a PR, I have a new passport with my new name. Anyone know the procedure for…
Received 退職金 and the tax looks unusually high
I received retirement allowance from a company I resigned for for years of service. My understanding is there…
Which brokerage is easiest to deal with when accessing the site/app from abroad?
I've seen people here talk about how you need to call Rakuten from abroad, getting calls from SBI…
Accountant or self accounting for low income self proprietorship
Recently started a self proprietorship to do some freelance consulting on the side for foreign clients. I've been…
Home loan refinancing from Suruga bank
I’m planning to sign a home loan contract with Suruga Bank. In the future, once I obtain my…
Tax
Hi! I worked as a pavilion staff member performing non-commercial activities for six months in Osaka. This was…
In-kind transfer from Vanguard to Interactive Brokers
Hi. I currently hold all of my investments in the US through Vanguard. With the news of Americans…
Earning less money this year as a freelance = troubles ahead?
Hello, So to explain the title: I'm a freelance since 2023 and the last 2 years have been…
I have a general question about how Japan’s tax residency rules interact with crypto.
Suppose someone has been a long-term resident of Japan (over 5 years) and then formally deregisters, gives up…
PSA : Solid smartphones for 15k (osaifu+mynumber+esim)
Hi everyone In case you need smartphones, either for yourself or for your loved ones, without breaking the…
Tax on Pensions
I will shortly turn 60 and when I do I will start to receive a pension from an…