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As many people are aware, leaving your money sitting in the bank as savings isn’t the smartest way to store your savings. This especially applies to Japan, where you gain essentially zero interest on your bank savings. The […]
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Let me introduce you to an excellent aspect of life in Japan – “Furusato Tax”. What is it? You choose a regional town to donate money to. Once you donate this money, the town will send you a […]
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Now it is December, and time to file your end-of-year taxes in Japan. You must submit documents in order to calculate the difference between the income tax that is withheld from your salary over the year, and the […]
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Many people are unsure of where and how to open a bank account when they come to Japan. Not all banks offer English support, and many banks have rules like “ATMs close after 5pm, it costs money to […]
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Right now is tax season in Japan. Most people do not need to file their own tax return, it is taken care of by your company. The company withholds income tax from your salary every month and an […]