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Japan Tax Season Survival Guide for Foreigners (2025 Income)
When the kakutei shinkoku window opens (Feb 16-Mar 16, 2026), who must file, documents to gather, e-Tax, and the deductions foreigners miss. Plain-English guide.
Furusato Nozei: One-Stop Exception vs Tax Return — Which to Use
How to claim your furusato nozei deduction: the One-Stop Exception vs filing a tax return. Eligibility, the Jan 10 deadline, and notes for foreign residents.
Credit Card in Japan With No Credit History (2026): How Foreigners Get Approved for a First Card
Good salary but rejected for a Japanese credit card? Here's why foreigners with no credit history (クレヒス) get declined, how CIC works, and the realistic ladder to your first approved card.
Currency Exchange in Japan: How to Get the Best Rates
Airport vs bank vs Wise vs ATM withdrawal in Japan. Compare real costs, dodge hidden fees and the DCC trap, and choose the cheapest way to get yen.
Cash vs Card in Japan: What Tourists Actually Need
Is Japan cash or cashless? A tourist's guide to which payments work where, how much yen to carry, ATMs for foreign cards, and Suica, Wise & Revolut tips.
Best Brokerage in Japan for Foreigners: SBI vs Rakuten vs Monex
Compare SBI, Rakuten and Monex for foreign residents: NISA and iDeCo eligibility, English support, My Number rules and how to open an online account.
Avoiding Double Taxation in Japan: A Plain-English Guide to Tax Treaties & the Foreign Tax Credit
Have income in Japan and your home country? Learn how Japan's tax treaties and the foreign tax credit stop you being taxed twice. NTA-sourced, plain English.
Revolut in Japan: Setup, Transfers & FX for Foreigners
How to open a Revolut account in Japan as a foreigner: ID needed, currency exchange and ATM fees by plan, sending money abroad, and who it suits.
Leaving Japan in the Right Order: Residence Tax, Exit Notification & Your Pension Refund (2026)
Leaving Japan in the right order: settle residence tax, appoint a tax agent, file the exit notification, claim your pension refund and reclaim the 20.42% tax.
ATMs That Accept Foreign Cards in Japan: Seven Bank & Japan Post Guide
Which Japan ATMs accept overseas cards? Seven Bank and Japan Post (Yucho) hours, fees, withdrawal limits, and tips for tourists and residents.
Furikomi: How to Make a Bank Transfer in Japan (ATM & Online)
How to send money by bank transfer (furikomi) in Japan — at the ATM and via online banking, the fees, what each kanji on the screen means, and how to avoid sending to the wrong account.
Japan Point Cards Explained: A Foreigner's Guide to Loyalty Points
Confused by the point card at every register in Japan? A plain-English guide to the big loyalty programs (Rakuten, d, PayPay, T/V, Ponta), how to pick one, and how not to lose points.