RetireJapan

I found a property I really like. The size and the location is just right and the price is unusually low. I spoke to the realtor and found out that because of the slope behind the house it is essentially impossible to rebuild. The land isn't in a hazard zone. The house itself is old (built in 1980) ...

This year I managed to get my finances in order and I've got a much better idea of what is going where, how to save, reduce tax etc. My goal for this year is to get a job at a gaishikei software company. Getting a better handle on my finances showed me that the number one thing I need to do is earn ...

I have been working as a sole trader for a few years but my accounts are basically non-existent. I tried using freee a few years ago but I didn't really understand it. Right now I don't really have a good idea about how much money is going out and coming in every month. I'd like to have some kind of...

Some properties are in gated or semi-gated communities (別荘地). These tend to come with monthly/annual fees, but also some bonuses like private beaches, tennis courts etc. They also may have strict rules that could affect how you use the place, such as requiring overnight guests to be registered. Real...

beanhead wrote: ↑Mon Apr 19, 2021 4:39 am How old are you? How many years until retirement? This may chance the advice you will receive here.

I'm 30 and I don't have a planned retirement age in mind.

Are you eligible for the start-up visa? It's only 6 months long but one of the reasons it exists is to avoid this catch 22. The general idea is you then progress on to a business manager visa to run your business at the end of the 6 months.

Thank you for all the information on the forum and the site. I'm very new to investing so please forgive any blunders. I am a UK citizen in Hiroshima and my plan is to stay in Japan long term, but I do not have permanent residency and I feel that there is a risk I won't be able to stay long term. Ho...