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While some American taxpayers assume they are ineligible to participate in Japan’s tax-deferred savings schemes, certified public accountant Rick Gundlach says that this is no longer the case.

COMMUNITY/How-tos

Tax-advantaged investments no lost cause for U.S. residents of Japan

Many U.S. taxpayers believe they should steer clear of Japanese investment vehicles due to stateside regulations — but a Japan-based certified public accountant advises otherwise.

COMMUNITY/How-tos

A furever friend: Tips for responsible dog ownership in Japan

Owning a dog in Japan may seem daunting, but having these tools and tips in mind can ease your journey and bring you lots of joy.

COMMUNITY/How-tos/Age Wise

Planning for the future in a time of inflation

A retirement expert says that income, investments and interest rates are all long-term factors to consider for Japan residents facing soaring prices.

Learning the ropes of Japan’s online marketplaces can yield hidden treasures and also help you freshen up your home or closet from time to time.

COMMUNITY/How-tos

Mar 31, 2025

How to navigate Japan’s e-commerce platforms and online flea markets

ByJessica Speed

Looking to refresh your wardrobe or home with the arrival of spring? Check out our tips for how to make the most of Japan’s online marketplaces.

While Japan may not have a large market for English-language publications, there's still hope to grow your career overseas while living here.

COMMUNITY/How-tos

Jul 1, 2024

How to make it as an English-language author in Japan

ByKat Joplin

Some writers find career stability in teaching, while others find that the culture and vibrance of this country inspires their imaginations.

Seoul may be a cosmetic surgery mecca, but Tokyo has its fair share of high-quality clinics as well.

COMMUNITY/How-tos

Feb 12, 2024

A wrinkles-and-all guide to cosmetic surgery in Japan

ByKat Joplin

Japan is uniquely positioned between two opposing hot spots of the beauty industry: Seoul and Tokyo.

In some cases, it's up to individual foreign residents to understand the unique tax implications of their home countries and Japan in order to avoid a penny-pinching retirement.

COMMUNITY/How-tos/Age Wise

Nov 5, 2023

Retiring in Japan? Be prepared to foot your own bills.

ByTim Hornyak

“In an ideal world, everyone should have retirement planning on their radar as soon as possible when working life begins.”

The new invoice system, which goes into effect Oct. 1, is forcing many freelancers in Japan to choose between raising their prices or suffer a 10% loss in revenue.

COMMUNITY/How-tos

Sep 25, 2023

Freelancers aren’t happy with Japan’s new invoice system

ByEric Margolis

For many freelancers and small businesses, the result will amount to a 10% increase in taxes.

Nobody wishes for a medical emergency, but preparing for one while you're in a foreign country can only make things easier.

COMMUNITY/How-tos

Sep 18, 2023

How to avoid medical purgatory when hospitalized in Japan

ByKat Joplin

Much like a legal will, a visit to the hospital is the last thing for which you want to prepare — yet doing so will save you stress and worry.

If you've come to the realization that divorce is the only way forward, there are a host of details about the Japanese marriage system to confirm before you're finally ready to cut ties.

COMMUNITY/How-tos

Aug 21, 2023

Navigating the notorious gauntlet of divorce in Japan

ByEric Margolis

Everyone wishes for “happily ever after” no matter where you’re from, but Japan recorded 1,671 bicultural divorces in 2021.

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Magnitude 5.8 earthquake jolts Kumamoto

A powerful 5.8 magnitude quake hit Kumamoto Prefecture on Tuesday at around 6:01 p.m.

Americans with four-year degrees now comprise a record 25% of unemployed workers

A job fair in Fletcher, North Carolina. The unemployment rate for bachelor’s degree-holders in the U.S. rose to 2.8% in September, up a half-percentage point from a year earlier.

In talks with Xi and Takaichi, Trump looks to strike a delicate balance

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, meet in Busan, South Korea, on Oct. 30.

Japan gets its own bureau of government efficiency, but no Elon Musk in sight

Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama (left) and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent during a meeting in Tokyo on Oct. 27. Katayama seemed dismissive of concerns that the new “Office for Administrative Reform and Promotion of Efficiency” would cause widespread havoc similar to that seen in the United States.

NHK moves to crack down on free riders

NHK’s crackdown is part of an effort to reduce the number of users who are currently watching NHK channels and accessing news on its website without paying its mandatory subscription fee.

Japanese companies should be vigilant against cybercrime holiday uptick

Attackers calculate that more staff will be out of the office during the holiday seasons and so choose that time to strike, the CEO of a cyber resilience security and training platform says.

In talks with Xi and Takaichi, Trump looks to strike a delicate balance

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, meet in Busan, South Korea, on Oct. 30.

TV icon Tetsuko Kuroyanagi's memoir paints a life of both war and glamour

“Totto” in “Totto-chan, the Little Girl at the Window: The Sequel” was the nickname young Tetsuko Kuroyanagi gave herself as a child, mispronouncing her first name.

The secret to 'Last Samurai Standing'? Treating live action like anime.

“Last Samurai Standing” centers on a mysterious fighting event in which participants must hack and slash their opponents apart to collect enough wooden tags to win a big-money prize.

‘Tampopo’ lives on in bowls of ramen around the world

Juzo Itami's 1985 movie "Tampopo" has inspired many restaurateurs around the world to open their own ramen shop with the same name, such as this establishment in Auckland, New Zealand.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.

Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

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Juzo Itami’s “Tampopo” was released Nov. 23, 1985, and though it wasn’t a hit at the time, it has gained a cult following in the years since.

Eat, slurp, love: 'Tampopo' turns 40

ByWeiwen Lin

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