RetireJapan

Quick question related to inheritance tax. My (Japanese) wife’s parents are getting on in age and we’re thinking of moving in with them in the house they’ve owned for the past 40 years. It’s a pretty big house so they won’t be able to manage on their own in the next few years. It’s been decided that...

Thanks for the replies so far! I understand some of your questions may have been rhetorical but I'll answer them anyway below! General Questions: 1. Does your spouse work? 2. Do they have a Nisa/iDeco? 3. Are you saving for your child's education? (J-Nisa?) 4. Do you have PR? 1. No, she's a full tim...

Sorry if this sounds a bit panicky but I am starting to panic a little! So I’m married to a Japanese national and self employed as a tattoo artist in Tokyo. Business is pretty good right now but not very stable long term. I currently rent a spot at a studio and then get to keep 100% of what my clien...