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The 10 most-read articles. Weekly = last 7 days, monthly = last 30 days of visitors.
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767
visitors in the last 7 days
NEW
Kumamoto Earthquake Relief Donations Get "the Same Deduction as Furusato Nozei"
Donations to the Japanese Red Cross, the Community Chest, or local governments qualify for the special resident-tax deduction. Certified NPO support donations get up to a 40% tax credit. We break down the tax rules and list reliable, official donation channels.
2
344
visitors in the last 7 days
The High-Cost Medical Expense Benefit｜the monthly cap on medical costs and the August 2026 increase
For an annual income of ¥3.7–7.7 million, the ceiling is about ¥80,000–90,000 a month. We explain how to use it, household aggregation, and the reform.
3
301
visitors in the last 7 days
NEW
Kumamoto Earthquake Public Support Guide｜Payments up to ¥3 Million, Emergency Repairs, Tax Relief
From applying for the disaster victim certificate (photos before cleanup) to emergency repairs under the Disaster Relief Act, livelihood rebuilding support payments, the casualty loss deduction and deadline extensions, and Safety Net Guarantee No. 4. A practical guide for those affected and the family members supporting them.
4
232
visitors in the last 7 days
Dependent Status Under Japan's Employee Health Insurance｜The ¥1.3 Million Standard
The dependent income standards (¥1.3M / ¥1.5M / ¥1.8M), the difference from the tax dependent, and the 2026 new rules (employment-contract judgment, abolition of the ¥1.06 million wall) — explained with primary sources.
5
216
visitors in the last 7 days
Tokyo EV Purchase Subsidy 2026 | How to Receive Up to ¥2.6 Million from the National and Tokyo Programs
An accurate explanation of the Tokyo ZEV subsidy (up to ¥1.3 million) plus the national CEV subsidy (up to ¥1.3 million) — the application order, manufacturer-based amounts, and tax treatment.
6
179
visitors in the last 7 days
Japan's Oct 2026 liquor tax reform: beer cheaper, happoshu and chuhai up
The beer-group liquor tax is unified at 54.25 yen. We explain the cuts and hikes, with a tool to estimate the annual impact on your evening drink.
7
83
visitors in the last 7 days
What are Tokyo Zero Emission Points? Save up to ¥80,000 on energy-saving appliance replacement + the tax treatment
Tokyo's subsidy for replacing air conditioners, refrigerators, and water heaters. A gentle explanation of the point quick-reference table, how the instant discount works, how to apply, and whether the subsidy is taxed.
8
68
visitors in the last 7 days
The 106万円 and 130万円 Walls: Social-Insurance Walls and the 2026 Reform
Explaining the difference from the tax walls, the 106万円 requirements and abolition policy, the change in the 130万円 dependent assessment, and how to think about working at a loss.
9
61
visitors in the last 7 days
Japan Oct 2026｜Minimum Wage Up & the ¥1.06M Wall Abolished
The social-insurance line shifts from "income" to "20 hours a week." With a simulator where you just enter your hourly wage and weekly hours, we explain October's double reform.
10
60
visitors in the last 7 days
Household exempt from residence tax 2026: Do you qualify? Income guidelines and benefits
For a single person, the guideline is salary income of ¥1.1 million or less (up from FY2026). We organize the per-capita vs income-based levy, income guidelines by household, and a list of benefits such as benefit payments and the high-cost medical expense benefit.
1
945
visitors in the last 30 days
Tokyo EV Purchase Subsidy 2026 | How to Receive Up to ¥2.6 Million from the National and Tokyo Programs
An accurate explanation of the Tokyo ZEV subsidy (up to ¥1.3 million) plus the national CEV subsidy (up to ¥1.3 million) — the application order, manufacturer-based amounts, and tax treatment.
2
804
visitors in the last 30 days
The High-Cost Medical Expense Benefit｜the monthly cap on medical costs and the August 2026 increase
For an annual income of ¥3.7–7.7 million, the ceiling is about ¥80,000–90,000 a month. We explain how to use it, household aggregation, and the reform.
3
767
visitors in the last 30 days
NEW
Kumamoto Earthquake Relief Donations Get "the Same Deduction as Furusato Nozei"
Donations to the Japanese Red Cross, the Community Chest, or local governments qualify for the special resident-tax deduction. Certified NPO support donations get up to a 40% tax credit. We break down the tax rules and list reliable, official donation channels.
4
447
visitors in the last 30 days
Dependent Status Under Japan's Employee Health Insurance｜The ¥1.3 Million Standard
The dependent income standards (¥1.3M / ¥1.5M / ¥1.8M), the difference from the tax dependent, and the 2026 new rules (employment-contract judgment, abolition of the ¥1.06 million wall) — explained with primary sources.
5
311
visitors in the last 30 days
Japan's Oct 2026 liquor tax reform: beer cheaper, happoshu and chuhai up
The beer-group liquor tax is unified at 54.25 yen. We explain the cuts and hikes, with a tool to estimate the annual impact on your evening drink.
6
301
visitors in the last 30 days
NEW
Kumamoto Earthquake Public Support Guide｜Payments up to ¥3 Million, Emergency Repairs, Tax Relief
From applying for the disaster victim certificate (photos before cleanup) to emergency repairs under the Disaster Relief Act, livelihood rebuilding support payments, the casualty loss deduction and deadline extensions, and Safety Net Guarantee No. 4. A practical guide for those affected and the family members supporting them.
7
198
visitors in the last 30 days
What are Tokyo Zero Emission Points? Save up to ¥80,000 on energy-saving appliance replacement + the tax treatment
Tokyo's subsidy for replacing air conditioners, refrigerators, and water heaters. A gentle explanation of the point quick-reference table, how the instant discount works, how to apply, and whether the subsidy is taxed.
8
179
visitors in the last 30 days
iDeCo and retirement allowances: the order of receipt changes your tax | the 10-year and 19-year rules
Both the iDeCo lump sum and a retirement allowance are retirement income. The 2026 reform changed it to the "5→10-year rule." We explain the order and timing of receipt that avoids overlap elimination, with three rules and a concrete example.
9
156
visitors in the last 30 days
Complete Guide to the Dependent Deduction | Amounts by Age and the 2025 Reform
General ¥380k, specified dependent ¥630k, elderly ¥480k/¥580k; no deduction under 16. Also covers the ¥1.23 million dependent income threshold and the special deduction for specified relatives.
10
116
visitors in the last 30 days
Household exempt from residence tax 2026: Do you qualify? Income guidelines and benefits
For a single person, the guideline is salary income of ¥1.1 million or less (up from FY2026). We organize the per-capita vs income-based levy, income guidelines by household, and a list of benefits such as benefit payments and the high-cost medical expense benefit.
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