Did I earn too much as a freelance student?
Did I earn too much as a freelance student? Hi, I'm coming with a situation that I haven''t…
Anyone unable to login to rakuten securities due to being abroad.
It seems I need to be in Japan to perform the verification to log into Rakuten Securities. Has…
Is Mitsui Sumitomo trust bank impossible for foreigners?
Is Mitsui Sumitomo trust bank impossible for foreigners? by Willow9080
My japan trading account is up >10% in a couple weeks but why
I basically just took the list of trading houses Warren Buffet invested in and bought those stocks. Been…
Rakuten Securities launches e-iDeCo (online iDeCo procedures)
Rakuten Securities now supports e-iDeCo, allowing iDeCo administrative procedures to be done online instead of by paper. You…
Apartment rebuild dilemma in central Tokyo location – sell now, downsize, or pay extra to keep size? Advice needed
I own a 90m² apartment in a central Tokyo location. Bought in late 2019 for ¥80M, now estimated…
Where / how to invest?
I have reached my goal amount for my emergency savings. So from 2026, I am planning to use…
Bank account – leaving Japan
Hello everyone, I’m planning my move out of Japan and will be flying out on Dec 31. I’ve…
Selling online courses overseas
Hello everybody, my husband is in Japan on an Artist Visa (initially for one year). He is still…
What are the average savings for 30 yr old in Tokyo? Thoughts on or general advice for my situation
Tl;dr: Is 2.3 million yen savings at 30, after paying off student debt, dire? What are the average…
Cashing out a Roth IRA is a no brainer right?
I’ve read a lot of the discussions here around various retirement investment options, and one of the points…
Is it worth switching to SMBC Olive account?
Hey everyone, new to this sub! I’m currently using a regular SMBC account and noticed they’re promoting the…