Nenkin refund
Hello, I left Japan few months ago and I want to get a refund for the payments I…
US EE Savings Bonds question
I'm a US citizen and a permanent resident in Japan. I have about 400K in 30 year matured…
Question about taxes
Trying to decide whether it makes more sense to leave my job in November or December. Is income…
Foreigner house purchase help
So I want to buy a house in Japan, but searching around on google with my sceptisism wasn't…
Hello work payment schedule
Planning to quite my job for a bit and considering to apply for hellowork allowances. Have read their…
Sole proprietorship for remote freelance work as a student
Hello all. I would just like some insights or advice on applying for the 個別許可 (Individual Permit) for…
Any brokers allowing transfer of securities from Japan to another country?
Hello, I am residing in Japan currently but may look to move back to my country of citizenship…
Accidental Side Job Tax Issues
Hey everyone, I am currently working as an ALT through a board of education, which makes me a…
The 7 day rule
I recently stopped working for a company. I requested that they pay me my remaining salary early because…
Using foreign prediction markets from Japan?
There was a post a year ago https://www.reddit.com/r/JapanFinance/comments/1f6dnqm/the_legality_of_prediction_markets_in_japan/ and I'm wondering if anything has changed. I'd like to…
Anybody knows what “Toho” means in context of business?
So i tried to open a personal rakuten bank account and after mentioning that i have my own…
Amex Green Rewards Points
Hello! I got an Amex green card a few days ago, and I tried making a few purchases,…