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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.
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.