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Mastering Japan’s Year-end Tax Adjustment

The concept of year-end tax adjustments is the same across the world; however, the processes may vary. As a foreigner working in Japan, it’s crucial to understand the Japanese tax rules, including the year-end tax adjustment (Nenmatsu Chosei). What is Nenmatsu Chosei? Nenmatsu Chosei (年末調整 or ねんまつちょうせい) is the annual tax adjustment process in Japan. This tax adjustment for the

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Lesser-Known Best Tourist Spots in Japan: A Guide to the Road Less Traveled

Japan is a country that is full of surprises for tourists. While many visitors are drawn to its lively, busy cities and famous landmarks, many hidden gems await discovery. From must-see tourist spots ranging from serene mountain villages to coastal towns with beautiful beaches, Japan is home to many lesser-known fascinating tourist places that offer a unique and amazing travel

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Cost of Living in Tokyo – 2024 Guide

As a foreigner, if you are moving to Tokyo, one of your first queries would probably be about the cost of living in Toyo, including the rent, and whether living in Tokyo is affordable. From concrete jungles to beautiful nature, Japan has a lot to treat the eyes. However, business-wise and job prospectuses-wise, it’s impossible to ignore Tokyo. After all,

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Living in Chiba Prefecture

Living in Chiba can not only cut down your cost of living but also offer you many other benefits of living out of a very crowded space, even if your workplace is in Tokyo. Let’s see how life is in Chiba and the best places to live and see in Chiba prefecture. Chiba Prefecture (千葉県) is located east of Tokyo

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A Guide to Living in Saitama Prefecture

Saitama Prefecture (埼玉県) is a popular area for many people working in the Tokyo Metropolis because of its proximity to Tokyo and its advantages over living in Tokyo. Let’s see how life is in Saitama and the best places to live and see in this prefecture Saitama Prefecture is a landlocked region in the Kanto region on the island of

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Common Japanese Greetings – Learn How to Greet in Japan

Learning the common greetings of any language is the first step in learning the language. Let us discuss common Japanese greetings and their origins, which will help you not only interact with the natives but also integrate into Japanese society. Some English speakers find Learning Japanese challenging. The grammar rules are completely different from English, and kanji seems challenging to

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