Essential Personal Finance Information

NISA Accounts in Japan: A Beginner’s Guide

A comprehensive guide to NISA accounts in Japan, a tax-advantaged investment system designed to encourage stock market participation. Discover how the NISA system benefits you, its current limitations, and the significant changes coming in 2024, including unlimited tax exemption periods and increased investment limits.

iDeCo Pension in Japan: A Beginner’s Guide

Get the most out of your retirement savings with our guide to iDeCo, Japan’s self-managed pension system. Understand how to invest, the tax benefits, and how to cash out.

Japanese Mutual Funds: A Beginner’s Guide

Dive into the world of Japanese mutual funds. This guide offers insightful tips and advice to help you manage your investments effectively.
Japanese Inheritance Tax: A Beginner’s Guide

The Japanese inheritance tax system is less forgiving than in some Western countries, but for most people should not be too onerous. Get some help with this guide to inheritance tax in Japan.
Credit Scores in Japan (JICC): A Beginner’s Guide

Discover how to check your credit score in Japan using JICC. Understand the step-by-step process, what the report reveals, and whether it’s worth it for you.
Credit Cards in Japan: A Beginner’s Guide

Understand the unique features of Japanese credit cards, learn strategies for acquiring your first card, and discover the benefits of using credit cards in Japan.

US Citizens and Green Card Holders

Understand the tax challenges faced by US citizens living and investing in Japan, and what options are available.

NISA Accounts in Japan: A Beginner’s Guide