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Travel Insurance in Japan (2026 Guide)
A practical guide to Japan’s overseas medical reimbursement system, the March 2026 change to card travel insurance, and how it compares to US coverage.
The Best Budgeting Apps for Japan
A 2026 comparison of Money Forward ME, Zaim, and Okane Reco — Japan’s top budgeting apps — by spending style, plus managing money back home.
Meet iDeCo, Japan’s Answer to a 401(k)
Japan’s iDeCo lets most working foreign residents deduct pension contributions. Who can’t join, caps now and from Dec 2026, and what happens if you leave.
How Do Japan’s Deposit Rates Really Compare?
After the BOJ’s hikes to 1.0% in June and 1.25% in September 2026, how Japanese deposit rates compare, why balance caps matter, and how interest is taxed.
Renewing Your Visa Status in Japan (2026)
A practical checklist for what happens to your tax residency, health insurance, and pension enrollment when you change or renew your Japan status of residence.
How to Open a Bank Account in Japan (2026)
Opening a bank account in Japan as a new foreign resident: why the 6-month rule may not apply to you, bank conditions, and My Number documents.
Can You Open a Korean ISA From Japan? (2026)
Korea’s tax-advantaged ISA is restricted to Korean tax residents, ruling out most foreign residents in Japan. Here’s why, plus real investing alternatives.
Japan to Korea Money Transfer Fees (2026)
Japan-to-Korea transfer fees from official tables (Sept 2026): MUFG, SBI Remit, Wise and Shinhan SBJ by fee, limit and amount, plus the My Number rule.