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How Japan’s NHI Premium Is Calculated (2026)
Japan’s NHI premium is based on last year’s finalized income, unlike the ACA marketplace’s current-year estimate. Here’s how it compares.
What Is Obon? Using Paid Leave (2026)
Obon isn’t a national holiday, but stacking paid leave around Mountain Day can get you up to 9 consecutive days off in August 2026.
How Japan Taxes Overseas Stock Gains (2026)
Becoming a Japan tax resident changes how your overseas stock gains are taxed. Here’s how the 20.315% flat rate and double taxation relief actually work.
Japan Childbirth Benefit for Foreigners (2026)
Japan’s childbirth lump-sum benefit is based on health insurance enrollment, not nationality. Here’s how eligibility and the direct payment system work.
Marrying in Japan as an American (2026)
A practical guide for Americans marrying in Japan — city hall registration, the 2025 eligibility affidavit change, and the US side’s paperwork.
Japan’s Invoice System for Freelancers (2026)
How Japan’s Qualified Invoice system and consumption tax work for freelancers — registration, the input tax credit, and transition relief.
Japan’s Estimated Tax Prepayment (2026)
How Japan’s estimated tax prepayment works for freelancers, and how its 2-installment structure compares to US quarterly estimated tax.
Japan Work Visas: Engineer vs SSW (2026)
A practical comparison of Japan’s two major work visa tracks — education requirements, job scope, maximum stay, and family accompaniment.
Renouncing an Inheritance in Japan (2026)
How Japan’s 3-month inheritance renunciation deadline and family court process work, and how it compares to a US qualified disclaimer under IRC 2518.
Japan/US Inheritance Deadline Calculator (2026)
Enter the date of death to instantly compare Japan’s 3-month family court filing deadline with the US 9-month qualified disclaimer deadline.