Use Your My Number Card to Collect MyNaPoints, and Get Up to 5,000 Yen!
Have you heard about MyNaPoints? You may know about the My Number Card and cashless payments in general,…
Save Yourself Trouble and Money with the Foreigner’s Guide to Taxes, Health Insurance, and Pensions
Social programs in Japan are funded through such things as taxes (income, resident, etc.), health insurance premiums, and…
What Every Foreigner Working in Japan Should Know About Resident Tax
According to Japan’s constitution, every Japanese citizen must pay taxes. This also applies to foreigners living in Japan.…
How Much Does Life in Japan Cost? Let’s Look at Some Typical Monthly Expenses
Exactly how much does living in Japan cost? It’s said that life in the Greater Tokyo Area costs…
A Simple Guide to Japan’s Tax Hike From 8％ to 10％: What Was Affected and What Are the Exceptions?
On October 1st, 2019, the consumption tax rate in Japan increased from 8% to 10%. The Japanese government…
Where and How to Exchange, Withdraw, and Cash-in Japanese Yen
So, you’ve just arrived in Japan with all your belongings packed into one or two suitcases, ready to…