Every autumn, employees in Japan get a small stack of forms from HR with names like 基礎控除申告書 兼 配偶者控除等申告書 and a deadline a few weeks away. This is nenmatsu chosei (年末調整), the year-end tax adjustment. Fill the forms in correctly and your employer settles your…
Category: Money & Banking
Banking, credit cards and financial guides for Japan
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Japan ATM Problems 2026
⏱ The short answer (30 seconds)In a hurry? The full reasons and prices are right below.Wise (Formerly TransferWise) Debit CardRevolutCharles Schwab (US Only)Starling Bank (UK)※ If in doubt, go with #1. Budget picks are further down the page. Why Does Japan Reject Foreign Cards at…
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Best Credit Cards for Japan 2026
⏱ The short answer (30 seconds)In a hurry? The full reasons and prices are right below.Wise CardBest Overall for Expats & TravelersRevolutBest for Currency Exchange & BudgetingRakuten CardBest Japanese Card for Foreigners with Work VisaSony Bank WALLETBest for Currency Exchange in JapanSAISON CARD INTERNATIONALBest for…
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How to Use PayPay as a Foreigner in Japan (2026)
⏱ Quick AnswerYes — tourists CAN use PayPay in 2026: download the app, register with a Japanese phone number or use PayPay's tourist-friendly options, then top up at convenience stores. The step-by-step with screenshots (and the ¥1,000 welcome bonus) is below. 📱 PayPay Promotions Change…
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Japan Tax Refund 2026
📅 Update (September 2026): For income earned in 2026 (the return you file between February 16 and March 15, 2027), a reform taking effect on December 1, 2026 raises the basic deduction to up to ¥1.04 million (for total income up to ¥4.89 million), the…
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Japan Pension Refund 2026
📋 Lump-Sum Withdrawal Cap: 60 Months (since April 2021; a longer 8-year cap is legislated but not yet in force)🧮 New: Try our free Pension Refund Calculator — estimate your lump-sum withdrawal in 10 seconds. The maximum payout period for the Lump-Sum Withdrawal Payment (脱退一時金)…
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How to Open a Bank Account in Japan as a Foreigner 2026
Opening a bank account in Japan is one of the first things you'll need to do as an expat or long-term resident. Whether you need to receive salary payments, pay rent by bank transfer, or simply manage daily expenses, a Japanese bank account is essential…
