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What Foreign Owners Get Wrong About Akiya Tax in Japan, According to a Licensed Tax Accountant (2026)

Life in Japan

August 29th, 2026

What Foreign Owners Get Wrong About Akiya Tax in Japan, According to a Licensed Tax Accountant (2026)

Most foreign akiya owners lose money to missed tax notices, not tax rates. We asked a licensed Fukuoka accountant what actually trips people up.
Yuriko Matsuoka
Yuriko Matsuoka Staff Writer
Japan Tax-Free Shopping 2026: How the November Refund System Works (Old vs New)

Out and About

August 28th, 2026

Japan Tax-Free Shopping 2026: How the November Refund System Works (Old vs New)

Japan's tax-free shopping system is switching to a pay-first, refund-later model on November 1, 2026. Here's exactly how the new airport refund process works, what stays the same, and what residents need to know.
Yuriko Matsuoka
Yuriko Matsuoka Staff Writer
How To Move To Japan: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide

Life in Japan

August 20th, 2026

How To Move To Japan: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to live in Japan with this simple guide.
Tammy Dang
Tammy Dang Staff Writer
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