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Forgot to Pay Japan NHI? Here’s What Happens

Life in Japan

February 13th, 2026

Forgot to Pay Japan NHI? Here’s What Happens

Forgot to pay Japan’s National Health Insurance? Learn what happens, penalties, and how to resolve missed payments before it affects your coverage or finances.
Aguri Osada
Aguri Osada ライター
Real Estate Acquisition Tax in Japan: A Quick & Easy Guide

Real Estate Acquisition Tax in Japan: A Quick & Easy Guide

Today, we look at Japan’s real estate acquisition tax, sent out 6 months to a year after your property registration.
Tomoko Matsuoka
Tomoko Matsuoka Managing Editor & Writer
City Planning Tax in Japan: What to Know and How to Pay

City Planning Tax in Japan: What to Know and How to Pay

According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, 642 of Japan's 1,719 municipalities require property owners to pay city planning taxes.
Tomoko Matsuoka
Tomoko Matsuoka Managing Editor & Writer

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