Money & Finance

My Number card integration allows residents to manage and pay their Japanese National Pension online through the Nenkin Net portal.

Japan’s serial number tracking system for high-value goods explains luxury retail requirements, digital database logging, and airport tax refund kiosks.

Leaving Japan before January 1 cancels your furusato nozei tax credit because residence tax no longer applies.

Japanese financial institutions allowing accounts for six-month residents are identified alongside alternative tools for digital nomads.

The 2025 abolition of the separate shipment tax exemption explains how bulk buyers and expats face new consumption tax rules in Japan.

American expats in Japan navigate NISA accounts, PFIC tax traps, and IRS compliance by choosing individual stocks or US-registered ETFs.

Japanese tax residency rules, the 183-day limit, and foreign income classifications determine tax obligations for digital nomad visa holders.

The Rakuten lawsuit status explains how expats can still use accumulated points for donations despite the strict government point ban.

Precise Furusato Nozei calculations under strict 2026 regulations help taxpayers determine exact donation limits without relying on banned reward points.

The 2026 NISA product lineup explains low-cost international index funds, ESG options, and new asset choices for foreign residents in Japan.