Dividends tax question
I understand that generally one can choose to use either aggregate or separate taxation for dividends of listed…
Moving Italy -> Japan (April 2026): Best way to handle IBKR Europe portfolio and NISA setup
Hi everyone, I’m currently living in Italy and will be relocating to Japan in April 2026 for a…
Pension options when leaving Japan
I am preparing to move from Japan back to the US. I won't be living in Japan again.…
How Do You Approach Saving for Retirement as a Foreigner Living in Japan?
As a foreigner living in Japan, retirement planning can feel daunting due to the differences in the pension…
Does maintaining <5/10 years residency with PR still trigger exit tax?
Hi, I'm learning about exit tax and PR and had some questions. My understanding is that exit tax…
Buying NISA from Abroad
Hi all, I'm outside Japan for the holidays, and was going to invest some money in NISA (on…
Are all gains in Interactive Brokers US classified as misc income, even stocks?
I've been living in Japan for 10+ years and have PR (probably relevant for the purposes of discussing…
Linking my Yucho account to Paypal keeps failing. What am I missing?
Tried about 10 times now and can't figure out why. Anyone else have this issue and been able…
How to calculate total assets on SBI securities
Hi, I have spent several hours trying to calculate the total value of my assets on SBI securities…
Buying Land in Shinjuku and Building a House as a Non-Resident
Hi all, Recently, I negotiated the price (but haven't yet signed the contract) for a plot of land…
iDeco or NISA first?
Hi, thanks to this sub I was able to max out my emergency fund above my target and…
Credit Card application wait-time after rejection
I got my first CC, an SMBC Tuo CC through my university co-op but cancelled it after 2…