Financial guides for life in Japan.
33 comprehensive guides covering Japan's financial systems — written in English, backed by official sources.
Tax 税金
Tax Filing Guide
Complete guide to filing 確定申告 as a foreigner in Japan.
Payslip Explained
Every line on your Japanese payslip decoded.
Freelancer Tax
Tax guide for 業務委託 workers.
Leaving Japan Tax
Financial exit checklist.
Furusato Nozei
Save on taxes and get free gifts.
Crypto Tax
How cryptocurrency is taxed in Japan.
Year-End Adjustment
年末調整 explained for foreigners.
Employment Types
How your job type affects your finances.
Tax Residency
Resident vs non-resident status.
Spouse Tax
配偶者控除 and married couple strategies.
Invoice System
インボイス制度 for freelancers.
Medical Deduction
Claim medical expense deductions.
Side Income
副業 tax rules and the ¥200K threshold.
Tax Treaties
Avoid double taxation.
Consumption Tax
消費税 guide for self-employed.