Best way to get paid in abroad from a Japanese company
I’m currently employed by a small Japanese company, but will need to move back to my home country…
Too late to file 2020 taxes?
During the height of covid (early 2021), I was in the process of leaving Japan under time pressure…
UK pension changes from 2026
Very sad news for my fellow British expats – the frankly fantastic deal for those eligible for Class…
Good travel insurance options while setting up NHI?
I just learned that I can't use our Airbnb to register with NHI. We'll be in the Airbnb…
Resona/Risona business account and incoming foreign transfers PSA: You must subscribe to “Web Service” to continue receiving foreign transfers!
I have a Resona business account and along with the "Business Direct" package have been able to receive…
Housing Loan, PR, can’t speak Japanese
Hi everyone. I am exploring options for a housing loan in Tokyo and would appreciate insights from anyone…
Inheritance tax on a Japanese national receiving an inheritance from an unrelated foreign national+resident
Scenario: I am a US citizen and resident. I have never resided in Japan (my domicile/住所 has never…
Capital interests remittance and conversion
Non-permanent resident, we remitted some money into Japan while we will be receiving interests from foreign bank savings…
Weekly Off-Topic Thread – 26 November 2025
Welcome to the weekly Off-Topic Questions Thread (questions on any topic are welcome). Check out the ★ Wiki…
Mortgage immediately after starting job for investment property, 2400万円 Salary
Hi all, as I wait for my HSP visa to clear, I am looking at a manshon near…
Ideal planning & approach to investing in stocks as a US person?
Context: Moving to Japan in 2026 for the long haul. Investments in a Roth IRA, tIRA, 401k (current…
Safest option to keep savings up with inflation
Which is the safest option to stop my savings from devaluation due to inflation? I have around 10…