Japan's qualified invoice system is entering its next phase. Learn what the 2026 tax reform changes mean for your business, including updated transitional credit rates, new small business measures, and how to stay compliant with registration, invoicing, and document storage requirements.

Start right. We guide you through your first visit to city office.

Learn how to forward business mail and digital solutions to receive your mail online.

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.

Invest in a digital mailroom to streamline your business mail processing and distribution methods.

Japan's inheritance tax can reach 55%, the highest rate among major economies. This guide breaks down who pays, how the tax is calculated, current rates and exemptions, and practical strategies for reducing your bill. Essential reading for foreign property owners, expats, and anyone with assets in Japan.

Here is your step-by-step guide on how to send gifts to Japan.

Confused about how to read a Japanese address? This easy guide is here to break it down.

Japan’s obon = お盆: its origins, history, and how it is observed to increase your enjoyment and understanding of the upcoming season. 

Should I use my home address for my business? We answer that question and give you two alternatives for you to use.

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.

Not every old house in Japan is worth saving. Kominka are the ones that are. Learn what separates these traditional folk houses from standard akiya, what it actually costs to buy and renovate one, and how foreign buyers can navigate the process from anywhere in the world.

This Japan voltage guide is here to help you understand voltages and frequencies in Japan.

This step-by-step guide is here for you on how to call Japan from the US and other countries.

Discover everything you need to know about background checks in Japan.

Learn about the ALT Japan journey from teaching English to new career opportunities.

What should you look for in an international mail forwarding service? This guide covers the features that matter for expats, common mistakes to avoid, and how to manage Japanese mail from anywhere in the world.

Learn how to get and register a Japanese birth certificate.

Need a package from Japan? Use any of these parcel forwarding Japan services to receive your items internationally.

This comprehensive guide to working remotely in Japan will help you turn your dream of working remotely in Japan into reality.