RetireJapan

I believe the Telegraph falls into the tabloid category (even though personally they treated me well -- they published a review of a book I wrote). I felt they were not truthful about Britain's European neighbours and the whole Brex-shit-show.

In Japan.
Do you mean we can get regular monthy (or 3 monthly) distributions in addition to, or as part of, the fixed pension?

I dont think the Japan Nat Pension pays distributions (or dividends). They just pay a fixed pension.

I set up an account with IBKR about 10 years ago, when it was OK to do so with Japanese address. As far as i recall, I got a letter initially, so you would might need to have an address for letters. Not sure how that would work for you with a UK address. Also you need to give your tax domicile. If y...

Go to the recent thread, titled: Is there a Japanese version of H&R Block? (HR seems to be some American thing, I dunno. But the answers here tell you how to just get an appointment at your local tax office. They will tell you where and what to write. If you are doing eTax yourself, bring your l...

Silversurfer>> The guy who ran Banner ... lived then in a huge and expensive apartment in Omotesando, Tokyo, a high-rent area.

I am having problems with fund I bought from Banner. Has anyone else there been totally fleeced by Banner? (I mean get nothing back on one of their investments).

>>I have a distaste for Mr Smith starting his own charity in Japan and suddenly being able to fund a big 4x4, a big new home, and send their kids to private school.

Who is Mr Smith?
What is his charity?

If I dont have the local currency in my Wise account (say I have USD, but not Yen), is it better for me to convert into Yen before using the card here? Or is it OK to let Wise automatically do the conversion? (This would assume the conversion rate would be about the same, whether I do it or they do ...

I should be OK for Dec 5.

Sorry to hear of the scam

I was just wondering, do you have any idea how they got your login details? Was there a pwd or a 2factor code involved?