Money Matters in Japan
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US-Japan Tax Treaty: What American Expats and Businesses Need to Know in 2026
Money Matters in Japan May 21st, 2026

US-Japan Tax Treaty: What American Expats and Businesses Need to Know in 2026

The US Japan tax treaty determines which country taxes your income, dividends, interest, and capital gains. This guide breaks down withholding rates, the saving clause, the totalization agreement, and how to claim treaty benefits so you don't pay tax twice on the same income.
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Yuriko Matsuoka
Yuriko Matsuoka Staff Writer
Will Japan Pay You to Move There? The Complete Guide to Rural Relocation Subsidies

Will Japan Pay You to Move There? The Complete Guide to Rural Relocation Subsidies

Japan pays families up to ¥3 million to relocate to rural towns. Here's who qualifies, how much you can get, and what the fine print actually says.
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Yuriko Matsuoka
Yuriko Matsuoka Staff Writer
Japan Crypto Tax: The Complete Guide for 2026 (Rates, Reform, and Filing Rules)
Money Matters in Japan April 29th, 2026

Japan Crypto Tax: The Complete Guide for 2026 (Rates, Reform, and Filing Rules)

Learn how crypto is taxed in Japan, what's changing, filing deadlines, and strategies to reduce your bill.
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Yuriko Matsuoka
Yuriko Matsuoka Staff Writer