Personal Finance Japan

Earning money in Japan? Learn how to minimize the amount you hand over to the fax machine enthusiasts at city hall and maximize the amount you can throw down that getaway retreat in Izu.

The Taxes in Japan Series is officially in the works!

Start here to learn about taxes in Japan:

Personal Finance Japan

July 25, 2020

Taxes in Japan Introduction: Taking Control

If you live in Japan, you need to understand the taxes you

Personal Finance Japan

August 9, 2020

Taxes in Japan Part 1: Progressive Income Tax System

Taxes don't have to be complicated – especially in JapanNo, really. We

Personal Finance Japan

August 13, 2020

Taxes in Japan Part 2: Health Insurance & Pension

The Japanese Insurance System This section will focus on health insurance as

Personal Finance Japan

August 13, 2020

Taxes in Japan Part 3: Residence Taxes & The Japanese Fiscal Year

Confused Yet? In the previous sections, we covered the very basics of

Personal Finance Japan

August 18, 2020

Taxes in Japan Part 4: Navigating the Maze

Looking at the Bigger Picture of Taxes in Japan So if you’ve

Personal Finance Japan

September 13, 2020

How to Live Cheaply in Tokyo

Tokyo has a reputation as being an expensive city. However, if you're

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