Basic Topics
Topic 1
Budgeting & Saving in Japan
This section empowers you to track income and expenses and turbocharge your saving. It covers creating a realistic budget, identifying savings opportunities, and understanding Japanese banking options to build an emergency fund and achieve your financial goals.
Topic 2
Japanese Tax Basics
(2 Parts)
Improve your understanding of Japan's tax system, including income and residence taxes. Key concepts covered are the different types of deductions, ways to reduce taxes, the importance of the year-end tax adjustment and how your overall tax liability is calculated.
Topic 3
Housing In Japan
Get a proper understanding of Japan's unique property market.
This includes understanding the pros and cons of renting Vs. buying, the costs involved in each scenario, and how you would navigate the the complex process and requirements for obtaining a housing loan to purchase a home or investment property.
Intermediate Topics
Topic 4
Insurance In Japan
This section gauges your grasp of Japan’s insurance landscape for foreign residents. It covers the mandatory national health and pension systems, while also testing your knowledge on when to consider private life, medical, or accident insurance for more comprehensive personal financial protection.
Topic 5
Investing In Japan
(2 Parts)
A step-by-step guide to grow your wealth whilst living in Japan. Get familiar with tax-advantaged accounts like NISA and iDeCo, and explore basic investment products like stocks, ETFs, and investment trusts to invest your way toward financial independence.
Topic 6
Education Fee Planning
Learn how to prepare for the significant cost of education in Japan, from elementary school through university- local or international. Familiarise yourself with the cost of the different options, and put savings and investment strategies in place now to secure your child's academic future.
