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RetireJapan TV is a monthly show about personal finance in Japan with news, deep dives on specific topics, interviews with guests, and as much Q&A as you can handle.Join us for our Xmas Special live to ask questions or add your two yen!_________________________Kanji of the year: https://www.kanken.or.jp/kotoshinokanji/former/2025.htmlBen’s 2025 progress report: https://www.retirejapan.com/blog/progress-report-2025/Your First 10 Million Yen course: https://www.retirejapan.com/blog/your-first-ten-million-yen/Hometown Tax (ふるさと納税) official info and personal limits: https://www.soumu.go.jp/main_sosiki/jichi_zeisei/czaisei/czaisei_seido/furusato/mechanism/deduction.htmlIs it easy to naturalise in Japan? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ny41kl5X804“Forks Out” (Sesame Street alternative to Knives Out): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJxzhUAGBDwBeno, printing Japanese-style woodblock prints in France: https://uki-ga.com“Off Mall” for discount alcoholic drinks: https://netmall.hardoff.co.jpRetireJapan Forum: https://retirejapan.com/forum/Unusual hometown tax gifts:Flight simulator experience (東京都品川区): https://furusato-shinagawa.jp/goods/detail.php?id=c6867cb3bd0fce66b1ab88fc4335a003Steam train experience (鳥取県若桜町): https://www.furusato-tax.jp/product/detail/31325/6482978Part-owner of an apple orchard (長野県松川町): https://www.furusato-tax.jp/product/detail/20386/4804601?query_id=2694d265-d175-41f3-8305-30ce991effab&ss_request_id=b3e37f07-60e0-4ad5-a7e5-7a2c6eb3cdddOnion-harvesting experience (埼玉県深谷市): https://www.furusato-tax.jp/product/detail/11218/66465Sword-making experience (岐阜県富加町): https://www.furusato-tax.jp/product/detail/21502/4731641Explosion photo experience (静岡県裾野市): https://www.furusato-tax.jp/product/detail/22220/6446103

RetireJapan TV is a monthly show about personal finance in Japan with news, deep dives on specific topics, interviews with guests, and as much Q&A as you can handle.Join us live to ask questions or add your two yen!

RetireJapan TV is a monthly show about personal finance in Japan with news, deep dives on specific topics, interviews with guests, and as much Q&A as you can handle._____________________________Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZbt1sN5fLY (iDeCo video)https://tally.so/r/3j8X14 (Real estate summit autumn 2025)https://japantoday.com/category/national/japan-plans-stricter-terms-for-visas-to-foreign-entrepreneurshttps://japantoday.com/category/business/japan's-foreign-labor-plan-to-allow-job-switch-in-7-sectors-after-2-yrs https://english.kyodonews.net/articles/-/59347 (Osmotic power plant)https://www.retirejapan.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4345 (iDeCo) https://turo.com (like Airbnb for cars)https://www.retirejapan.com/us-citizens-and-green-card-holders/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEAWkzkHsTw (Kodomo NISA video)https://tokubai.co.jp/news/articles/4946 (Gyomu supermarket products)

RetireJapan TV is a monthly show about personal finance in Japan with news, deep dives on specific topics, interviews with guests, and as much Q&A as you can handle._____________________________________For the first time I can remember immigration and foreign residents are a major theme in politics. This is a most unwelcome development. But where has it come from and where might it go?LINKSFact-checking foreigner-related statistics: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20250716/k10014864391000.htmlJapan’s Inheritance Tax Grip: https://langleyesquire.com/japan-inheritance-tax-drip/Airlines in Japan to ban storing power banks in overhead lockers: https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15884474Fake water filter cartridges on Amazon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq7t6F0iZVoBen's iDeCo post: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/benshearon_this-is-one-reason-everyone-who-can-should-activity-7345618639556853760-sE2u?rcm=ACoAAAFqc0AB2HQwDokMPmPKC-UvEY--2ehY3pMThe Town That Took On The Taxman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipV_GU7YaQgNaturalization channel: https://www.youtube.com/@kikanet

RetireJapan TV is a monthly show about personal finance in Japan with news, deep dives on specific topics, interviews with guests, and as much Q&A as you can handle.____________________________Links Why Teaching English in Japan Can Bankrupt You: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWV-kwnVh18Opportunity Cost: https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opportunity_costFukuoka woman arrested for drunk bicycle riding: https://soranews24.com/2025/06/02/fukuoka-woman-arrested-for-drunk-bicycle-riding/Japan Real Estate Summit - Spring 2025 - https://nippontradings.com/japan-real-estate-summit-spring-2025/Enough – it’s a feeling, not a number: https://simplelivingsomerset.wordpress.com/2025/06/05/enough-its-a-feeling-not-a-number/Fines for bicycle violations set, to take effect next spring | https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15848095Home | Viber https://www.viber.com/en/living on a state pension (nenkin) in Japan... WOULD NOT WANT TO TRY TO DO THIS (RetireJapan reacts): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcTIhnEj5akGet Saily: Affordable eSIM plans for international travel https://saily.comahamo discount phone provider https://ahamo.com/価格.com - 保険 https://hoken.kakaku.comRetireJapan - Index page https://www.retirejapan.com/forum/

RetireJapan TV is a monthly show about personal finance in Japan with news, deep dives on specific topics, interviews with guests, and as much Q&A as you can handle.In this episode we talk about side work/gigs that people can do on top of a full-time job.LINKSGood income tax calculator (unofficial, Japanese): https://www.zeikin5.com/calc/https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2025/03/46318c3705a6-japan-major-firms-offer-large-pay-hikes-amid-inflation-labor-crunch.html?phrase=died%20in%20hothttps://english.kyodonews.net/news/2025/03/19e5b1f93395-japan-hot-springs-facing-water-shortages-as-tourism-booms.htmlJapan Real Estate Summit 2025 (April 12th): https://summit.realestate.jpJapan Real Estate Summit 2024 videos: https://www.realestate.jpRetireJapan bite-sized podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7DQEK6Tpq5ByusiixecwaqRetireJapan Forum

RetireJapan TV is a monthly show about personal finance in Japan with news, deep dives on specific topics, interviews with guests, and as much Q&A as you can handle.In this episode we do an AMA (ask us anything) and answer your questions for almost two hours!_____________________Prediction of disaster in Japan on July 5th 2025:https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/japans-own-baba-vanga-who-predicted-past-catastrophes-foresees-a-mega-disaster-in-july-2025/articleshow/119984771.cms https://soranews24.com/2025/04/30/manga-predicting-a-major-disaster-this-july-affecting-summer-tourism-numbers/Wise scams:https://www.linkedin.com/posts/benshearon_scams-on-wise-i-love-wise-the-international-activity-7322769387508092928-qKAUForeigners misusing Japanese healthcare?https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250413/p2g/00m/0na/009000cCost of childbirth to be fully covered from 2026:https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2025/05/69376df531ee-japan-set-to-fully-cover-childbirth-costs-possibly-from-april-2026.htmlExpansion of industries covered by foreign skilled worker visa:https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2025/05/91d782b418ed-japan-mulls-expanding-industries-eligible-for-foreign-skilled-workers.htmlPre-screening of visa free travellers to Japan from 2028:https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250519/p2g/00m/0na/023000cShowing ID at hotels in Japan: https://www.reddit.com/r/japannews/comments/1km6721/a_thirdgeneration_korean_resident_of_japan_with/Becoming a Japanese citizen:https://www.turning-japanese.infoYour First Ten Million Yen course 2026:https://retirejapan-2.kit.com/92a7095badCareer forum for bilinguals in Japan:https://careerforum.net/en/

RetireJapan TV is a monthly show about personal finance in Japan with news, deep dives on specific topics, interviews with guests, and as much Q&A as you can handle.In this episode we talk about navigating the health system in Japan, kodomo NISA, tipping, business class flights, cruises, and more!______________________LinksRJPod: My NISA is evaporating! https://open.spotify.com/episode/4t1LOohEuCeH0dq4iQ26eYRecommendation for Japan tax accountant or attorney for US-source retirement income: https://retirejapan.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2680Understanding Japan's High-Cost Medical Expense Benefit System: https://youtu.be/sUc-t0cTp6kHospital food in Japan: https://www.retirejapan.com/blog/hospital-food-in-japan/Property Tax 2025: https://www.retirejapan.com/blog/property-tax-2025/Platinum NISA: https://www.toushikiso.com/blog/nisa/platinum-nisa.htmlJapan ruling bloc eyes cash handout amid tariff, inflation woes: https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250410/p2g/00m/0na/008000cPrivate Banker (TV show): https://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/private-banker/The Honest Realtor (TV show): https://www.nhk.jp/p/shojiki-fudosan/ts/2J96ZZK84Y/

RetireJapan TV is a monthly show about personal finance in Japan with news, deep dives on specific topics, interviews with guests, and as much Q&A as you can handle.In this episode we talk about the links between exercise, habits, and mental health, psychological tricks to help you with personal finance, Ben's new job (and YouTube idea), proposed increases to iDeCo, and higher medical bills in Japan.----LINKShttps://www.retirejapan.com/blog/what-is-money-for/https://www.ted.com/talks/derek_sivers_keep_your_goals_to_yourselfRamit Sethi's website: https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.comhttps://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-retirejapan-bite-sized-podcast/id1792118301https://soranews24.com/2025/01/28/osaka-bans-smoking-on-all-of-its-streets-violators-will-be-fined-by-patrols-vaping-included/https://www.reuters.com/markets/asia/boj-likely-raise-rates-highest-17-years-signal-more-hikes-2025-01-23/https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/starbucks-japan-introduces-location-based-pricing-in-stores-nationwide-major-cities-see-price-hikeshttps://carlalallimusic.substack.com/p/the-true-costs-of-being-on-youtubehttps://kakaku.comhttps://retirejapan.com/forum/https://kabuhai-db.jp

RetireJapan TV is a monthly show about personal finance in Japan with news, deep dives on specific topics, interviews with guests, and as much Q&A as you can handle.In this episode we talk about money conversations with your family, Bitcoin, lucky bags, and much much more.________________________Main topic:https://www.economist.com/1843/2025/01/10/the-wealth-whisperers-who-save-super-rich-families-from-themselveshttps://www.retirejapan.com/blog/life-insurance-to-bridge-expenses-after-death/https://www.diewithzerobook.com/welcomeNews:https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250109_02/https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2025/01/d62905edd8e6-japan-pm-ishiba-struggling-to-find-time-to-smoke-at-work.htmlhttps://www.reddit.com/r/JapanFinance/comments/1hvi6vj/2024_annual_report/https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2025/01/a06f6bcef1d6-chance-of-japans-nankai-trough-megaquake-raised-to-80-govt-panel.htmlhttps://english.kyodonews.net/news/2025/01/e018661a86dd-osaka-expo-participating-countries-question-ticket-booking-system.htmlMoney-saving tip:https://www.ana.co.jp/ja/jp/promotion/amc/wa_t/?tabitem=asw-tab__item-box-4https://dokokani.jal.co.jp/dokokani/entry/entry/indexQ&A, etc.:https://www.nta.go.jp/taxes/shiraberu/shirabekata/9200.htmhttps://www.retirejapan.com/blog/disaster-preparation-in-japan/

RetireJapan TV is a monthly show about personal finance in Japan with news, deep dives on specific topics, interviews with guests, and as much Q&A as you can handle.In this episode we talk about NISA, the proposed iDeCo changes, a shameful stock purchase, and much much more.

iDeCo, home renovations, news, frivolous purchases, forum updates, and lots of Q&A!RetireJapan TV is a monthly show about personal finance in Japan with news, deep dives on specific topics, interviews with guests, and as much Q&A as you can handle.__________________________________________Akiya Banks: https://www.akiyabanks.comThe latest Monday Read: https://www.retirejapan.com/blog/the-monday-read-arcs/Tokyo Disaster Information: https://www.bousai.metro.tokyo.lg.jpMeb Faber's free ebooks: https://mebfaber.com/books/Estimate your furusato nozei allowance: https://www.soumu.go.jp/main_sosiki/jichi_zeisei/czaisei/czaisei_seido/furusato/mechanism/deduction.htmlInfo on Japan real estate including Air BnB: https://summit.realestate.jp/home

RetireJapan TV is a monthly show about personal finance in Japan with news, deep dives on specific topics, interviews with guests, and as much Q&A as you can handle. The final episode of Season 2.

RetireJapan TV is a monthly show about personal finance in Japan with news, deep dives on specific topics, interviews with guests, and as much Q&A as you can handle.

RetireJapan TV is a monthly show about personal finance in Japan with news, deep dives on specific topics, interviews with guests, and as much Q&A as you can handle. ----- In today's show we talk about journalism, real estate, film reviews, and retiring in Japan with Philip Brasor (Cat Foreheads and Rabbit Hutches blog)!

RetireJapan TV is a monthly show about personal finance in Japan with news, deep dives on specific topics, interviews with guests, and as much Q&A as you can handle. Life Shift (Japanese): https://amzn.to/3xEuPEl Video about (not) living in the countryside: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2igjw3KdicAmazon Japan makes payment policy change that could be a problem for foreigners in Japan: https://soranews24.com/2024/06/03/amazon-japan-makes-payment-policy-change-that-could-be-a-problem-for-foreigners-in-japan/ Japan enacts laws for new foreign worker scheme amid labor crisis: https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240614/p2g/00m/0na/020000c Little Kyoto: https://shokyoto.jp/ml/en/top/ Near-complete condo to be torn down as it blocks views of Mt. Fuji: https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15298197 Japan to launch new banknotes; 1st design change in 20 years: https://japantoday.com/category/national/japan-to-launch-new-banknotes-1st-design-change-in-20-yrs

RetireJapan TV is a monthly show about personal finance in Japan with news, deep dives on specific topics, interviews with guests, and as much Q&A as you can handle. ----- In today's show we hang out and chat about money, life, and kettles. Daniel's standing desk: https://direct.sanwa.co.jp/ItemPage/100-MR157BK Cheap balance board: https://www.youtube.com/@JapanRealEstate/videos Child Allowances in Japan to be Expanded from Oct. 2024 https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/politics-government/20230615-116165/ Japan PM Fumio Kishida Announces 40,000-Yen Tax Cut in June 2024 https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/politics-government/20231027-145964/ Japan passes a revised law allowing joint child custody for divorced parents for the first time https://apnews.com/article/japan-child-custody-law-revision-9ddb15431470294dae180b5c9e3d9282 Rentio https://www.rentio.jp Upcoming RetireJapan NISA Guide: https://retirejapan.gumroad.com/l/sLEXJ?layout=profile UK overseas voting registration: https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote https://www.gov.uk/apply-postal-vote

RetireJapan TV is a monthly show about personal finance in Japan with news, deep dives on specific topics, interviews with guests, and as much Q&A as you can handle. ----- In today's show we talk about working at univertsity in Japan, what the job market looks like in 2024 and beyond, research, the value of getting a PhD, commercial publishing, and more with Andy Boon.

RetireJapan TV is a monthly show about personal finance in Japan with news, deep dives on specific topics, interviews with guests, and as much Q&A as you can handle. ----- In today's show we talk real estate in Japan with Ziv Nakajima-Magen, take a look at recent news stories, and much much more! Ziv’s original RetireJapan talk on investing in real estate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6QUlBzH11c Nippon Tradings International: https://nippontradings.com/ Website showing population change in each prefecture: https://ecitizen.jp/Population/Prefecture/47 Japan Real Estate Podcast: https://podcast05d680.podigee.io Noto businesses you can support: https://www.spoon-tamago.com/local-noto-businesses-that-you-can-support/

RetireJapan TV is a monthly show about personal finance in Japan with news, deep dives on specific topics, interviews with guests, and as much Q&A as you can handle. ----- In today's show we talk shop with Martin from Smart Money Asia, get into a friendly discussion about crypto, take a look at recent news stories, and much much more! LINKS: Smart Money Asia https://smartmoneyasia.com Marginal Nation: Bestselling Author’s New Novel Warns of Grim Future for Japan https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-topics/bg900484/marginal-nation-bestselling-author%E2%80%99s-new-novel-warns-of-grim-future-for-japan.html Alternative viewpoint – "Japan Optimist" by Jesper Koll: https://japanoptimist.substack.com RetireJapan guide to NISA: https://www.retirejapan.com/nisa/ Japan Post's NISA page: https://www.jp-bank.japanpost.jp/kojin/shisanunyou/toushin/nisa/kj_suy_ts_nisa_index.html eMaxis Slim All-Country Fund: https://emaxis.jp/fund/253425.html Police panel proposes up to 12,000 yen fine for cycling violations in Japan: https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20231221/p2g/00m/0na/020000c Japan to partially lift ban on ride-hailing services from April: https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20231220/p2g/00m/0na/056000c Coasting to Retirement with a Margin of Safety: https://awealthofcommonsense.com/2024/01/coasting-to-retirement-with-a-margin-of-safety/ Pension benefit amounts for 2024 releases: https://www.reddit.com/r/JapanFinance/comments/19axwtb/pension_benefit_amounts_for_2024_releases/ Local Noto Businesses that You Can Support: https://www.spoon-tamago.com/local-noto-businesses-that-you-can-support/ "The Basics of Personal Finance" video course: https://retirejapan.teachable.com/p/basics-of-personal-finance-in-japan "Your First Ten Million Yen" live online course: https://retirejapan.teachable.com/p/your-first-ten-million-yen Investing in real estate in Japan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6QUlBzH11c