How to optimize your finance in Japan
If you’ve been living in Japan for over a year, you’ve probably heard of furusato nozei, Japan’s unique hometown tax system. When you get your first residents’ tax bill after one year of living in Japan, the amount can be surprising—often much higher than what you expected, especially if you’re used to having taxes automatically […]
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Living in Japan is full of great experiences – amazing food, efficient trains, friendly people. But one thing that can catch you off guard is the cost of mandatory pension payments. If you’ve been wondering how to reduce pension payments in Japan, you are not alone. Many foreign residents in Japan find the system confusing
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If you’re already living in Japan or planning to move to Tokyo, one of your biggest questions is probably: How much does it really cost to live in Tokyo? Most websites give general data, but I want to share what I actually pay – based on 8 years of living and working in Tokyo as
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