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iDeCo for Americans in Japan (2026)
A practical guide to Japan’s iDeCo for foreign residents — eligibility, contribution limits, and the PFIC, FBAR, and FATCA reporting most guides skip.
Japan iDeCo Tax Deduction Calculator (2026)
Enter your taxable income, contributor type, and monthly contribution to estimate your annual tax savings from Japan’s iDeCo pension system.
Japan’s Summer Bonus, Explained (2026)
How Japan’s summer bonus withholding actually works, compared to the US flat-rate approach, plus how to weigh savings vs. NISA investing vs. sending money home.
Summer Internships in Japan (2026 Guide)
A practical guide to Japan’s summer internship season for international students — work permits, hour limits, and how internship pay is taxed.
Japan’s Minimum Wage by Prefecture (2025-26)
Japan’s highest and lowest minimum wage prefectures under the 2025 revision, the national average, and a comparison with US minimums.
Side Jobs in Japan: Rules & Taxes (2026)
Japan’s rules on side jobs, the JPY 200,000 tax filing threshold, visa considerations for foreign workers, and how it compares to US side-hustle taxes.
Japan’s Digital Nomad Visa: A Guide (2026)
A practical breakdown of Japan’s digital nomad visa — income requirements, length of stay, and how it affects your tax residency.
How Japanese Overtime Pay Works (2026)
How to back-calculate your hourly wage, Japan’s statutory overtime premium rates, the fixed-overtime trap, and a comparison with US FLSA overtime rules.
Japan Overtime Pay Calculator (2026)
Enter your salary, scheduled hours, and overtime/late-night/holiday hours to instantly estimate your overtime pay under Japanese labor law.
Japan’s Paid Leave System, Explained (2026)
How Japan’s statutory paid leave accrues by tenure, the mandatory 5-day usage rule, and why the US has no federal equivalent.