Category Archives: Finance

Rental property valuation for gift and inheritance tax shifts to 80% of acquisition price for holdings under 5 year ...

Japan's 2027 rental property valuation reform ends the 60% discount on deathbed acquisitions. Review timing strategies for transfers above ¥300 million before J

National health insurance members aged 40–74 receive free specific health checkups. Ningen dock subsidies range ¥5, ...

Japan's 2026 tax reform introduces a strict 5-year rule for rental property inheritance valuation. Foreign investor ...

Japan's mortgage rate spread hit 1.5 percentage points in April 2026. Compare Flat 35 fixed rates at 1.9% versus va ...

Fixed asset tax, city planning tax, and acquisition tax for Tokyo luxury real estate in 2026. Understand residentia ...

Americans living in Japan face dual tax filing, credit card barriers, and guarantor requirements. This 2026 guide c ...

Tokyo property depreciation rules for 2026 explained: fixed asset tax calculations, 47-year useful life for reinfor ...

Foreign residents can refinance mortgages in Japan at 1.0% variable or 1.3% fixed rates in 2026. Learn break-even t ...

Navigate Japan's mortgage pre approval process in 2026 with specific documentation requirements, visa status rules, ...