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New Prime Minister & Your Visa
What PM Sanae Takaichi's "zero illegal residents" policy means for your visa renewal and financial stability.
Read More →Goodbye ¥1.03 Million Wall?
The 2025 tax rules raised the exemption limit. Find out how to work more without losing benefits.
Read More →Furusato Nozei: The End of Points
Rules changed in October. See if it's still worth swapping taxes for products and how to plan the cash flow.
Read More →Rice & Energy: Surviving Inflation
With rice prices up and lower energy subsidies, here are 5 strategies to inflation-proof your budget in 2025.
Read More →New NISA: How to Start Investing
The tax-free investment system is permanent. Learn how to find "spare" money to start building wealth.
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