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  August 6, 2025

  Gift Tax and Inheritance Tax Japan: A Complete Guide

  Planning your financial future in Japan? Understanding inheritance and gift taxes could save your fa...

  Planning your financial future in Japan? Understanding inheritance and gift taxes could save your family millions: Here's everything you nee...

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  August 6, 2025

  iDeCo and NISA: Key Features and Benefits Analyzed

  A practical guide to using iDeCo and NISA for tax-efficient investing in Japan—plus key tips and war...

  A practical guide to using iDeCo and NISA for tax-efficient investing in Japan—plus key tips and warnings for foreign residents.

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  August 4, 2025

  Japanese Exit Tax: Everything You Need to Know Before Leaving Japan

  Not familiar with the exit tax? Here’s all you need to know about it and how it can interfere with y...

  Not familiar with the exit tax? Here’s all you need to know about it and how it can interfere with your departure plans.

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  February 13, 2025

  Pension in Japan: What Foreign Workers Need to Know

  Pension insurance covers you in old age and disability. Read to find out all about the pension syste...

  Pension insurance covers you in old age and disability. Read to find out all about the pension system in Japan.

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  November 19, 2024

  How Much is Sales Tax in Japan?

  Consumption tax, or sales tax, applies to a wide range of goods and services in Japan. Find out how ...

  Consumption tax, or sales tax, applies to a wide range of goods and services in Japan. Find out how much it is and what’s subject to tax in ...

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  October 24, 2024

  Minimum Wage in Japan: What You Need to Know in 2024

  The minimum wage in Japan is seeing record hikes. Read our guide to learn about the current average ...

  The minimum wage in Japan is seeing record hikes. Read our guide to learn about the current average minimum wage in the country.

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  April 26, 2024

  How To Get Your "My Number" Card In Japan: A Foreigner’s Guide

  My Number Card is an essential document for every resident in Japan. Read our guide to find out how ...

  My Number Card is an essential document for every resident in Japan. Read our guide to find out how to get one issued as a foreign resident....

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  January 12, 2024

  How to live in Japan and work remotely for an overseas employer [2025 guide]

  Looking for ways to work remotely from abroad in Japan? Read all about the working holiday visa, and...

  Looking for ways to work remotely from abroad in Japan? Read all about the working holiday visa, and find out your options in this post.

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  December 18, 2023

  Top Startups in Japan Offering Employee Stock Options [Apr 2025]

  A stock option plan offers employees the right to purchase shares from the company. Here are some of...

  A stock option plan offers employees the right to purchase shares from the company. Here are some of the best startups in Japan that provide...

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  December 14, 2023

  Stock Options in Japan: Here's the Latest [Jun 2025]

  Employee stock option plans have become increasingly common in Japan. But how do these systems work...

  Employee stock option plans have become increasingly common in Japan. But how do these systems work? What are the pros and cons? Check ou...

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  October 28, 2023

  Leaving Japan: What You Need to Do Before You Go

  Leaving Japan but feeling like you’re missing something? Here’s your ultimate guide to leaving Japan...

  Leaving Japan but feeling like you’re missing something? Here’s your ultimate guide to leaving Japan and a checklist to leave with peace of ...

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  September 21, 2023

  Accounting in Japan: Your Guide to Accounting Firms for Foreigners

  Accounting is hard, so why not let someone else do it for you? Here’s all you need to know about acc...

  Accounting is hard, so why not let someone else do it for you? Here’s all you need to know about accounting in Japan, as well as the best ac...

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  July 25, 2023

  Conquering Japan's Year-end Tax Adjustment [2025 Guide]

  Here’s everything you need to know about Japan’s year-end tax adjustment system.

  Here’s everything you need to know about Japan’s year-end tax adjustment system.

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  April 6, 2023

  Angel investing in Japan [2025 guide]

  Did you know that angel investors receive great tax benefits in Japan? Here’s everything you need to...

  Did you know that angel investors receive great tax benefits in Japan? Here’s everything you need to know about Japan’s Angel Zeisei tax sys...

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  February 12, 2023

  How to Get Permanent Residence in Japan [2025 Guide]

  Getting permanent residency in Japan isn’t as complicated as you may think. Here’s everything you ne...

  Getting permanent residency in Japan isn’t as complicated as you may think. Here’s everything you need to know about the process.

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  July 3, 2021

  What Is the Real Cost of Living in Tokyo?

  A job offer is on the table and you’re considering moving to Japan for a change of perspective. B...

  A job offer is on the table and you’re considering moving to Japan for a change of perspective. But you're having a hard time figuring ou...