RetireJapan TV

With special guest Derek Wessman! We talked to him about his experience becoming a Japanese citizen and his thoughts about the current situation in Japan for foreign residents.

Links

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cglj1pr0wjwoExchange rate assumptions for Japanese companies: https://moneyworld.jp/news/detail?id=34816New compact EVs cheaper than used, thanks to multiple generous subsidies. https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/electric-vehicles/3-500-nissan-japan-s-subsidies-make-new-evs-cheaper-than-used-oneshttps://www.retirejapan.com/blog/making-a-will-in-japan/Becoming a Japanese citizen: https://www.derekwessman.com/blog-1/naturalJataki, Derek’s company: https://www.jataki.comOur previous interview with Derek: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0A5retyUoCURetireJapan Forum: https://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.

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 new kodomo NISA account: what is it and should you open them for your kids?LINKShttps://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/may/24/brazilian-beach-scam-debit-card-con-kebabhttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjdgl213dpzohttps://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260621/p2g/00m/0li/002000cDownload for free until June 30th here: https://www.chiba-onken.com/%E3%82%AA%E3%83%AB%E3%82%B4%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AB%E9%85%8D%E5%B8%83%E3%83%9A%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B8/Avios transfer process has improved: https://www.avios.com/move/transfer-aviosBullying in Sendai school: https://kahoku.news/articles/20260618khn000081.htmlhttps://fril.jp (lesser known alternative to Mercari = overlooked bargains)https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/ben-carlson/risk-and-reward/9781804093269RetireJapan links:https://www.retirejapan.com/blog/kodomo-nisa-is-coming/https://www.retirejapan.com/us-citizens-and-green-card-holders/https://www.retirejapan.com/blog/problems-in-japanese-schools/RetireJapan ForumOur TV/video favourites:Financial YouTube channels we like:https://www.youtube.com/@PBoylehttps://www.youtube.com/@TheCompoundNewshttps://www.youtube.com/@garyseconomicshttps://www.youtube.com/@marktilburyhttps://www.youtube.com/@MyronGoldenhttps://www.youtube.com/@MyFirstMillionPodhttps://www.youtube.com/@BenFelixCSIhttps://www.youtube.com/@ramitsethihttps://www.youtube.com/@DamienTalksMoneyhttps://www.youtube.com/@TheProfGPodhttps://www.youtube.com/@robert-herjavecNon-finance (YouTube & TV):Great British Bake Off (Channel 4)Teach You a Lesson (Netflix)

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

Learning Japanese:

• https://www.jlpt.jp/e/index.cgi

• https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260413/p2g/00m/0na/032000c

• https://apps.ankiweb.net

• https://mochi.cards

• https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/rikaikun/jipdnfibhldikgcjhfnomkfpcebammhp

• https://app.asbplayer.dev

Other:

• https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52950915-die-with-zero

• https://japantoday.com/category/crime/police-warn-of-scam-artists-posing-as-cops-to-collect-fines-for-breaking-new-bike-rules

• https://www.retirejapan.com/blog/the-monday-read-surprise-ambulance-ride/

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TehT0VN8aE

• https://www.retirejapan.com/blog/credit-cards-in-japan/

• https://duckduckgo.com/?q=pozer&ia=videos&iax=videos

• https://www.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/gb/en/hachimantai/axtap/hoteldetail

• https://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.

Links

https://realestatejp.zaiko.io/e/summitspring26https://skyart-japan.tokyohttps://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/feb/13/dual-nationals-denied-entry-to-uk-british-passport-border-controlTokyo Star Bank: New service for foreign residentshttps://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/4085/https://soranews24.com/2026/02/09/swapping-seats-on-japans-bullet-trains-is-not-allowed-shinkansen-operator-says/https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B07J2Q75S9/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C66O7VBpOeYMammouth AIhttps://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.LinksHome improvements:Lixil Inplus inner windows: https://www.lixil.co.jp/lineup/window/inplus/https://www.retirejapan.com/blog/home-improvements-windows/https://www.retirejapan.com/blog/guest-post-getting-solar-panels-in-japan-in-2024/News:https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260103/p2g/00m/0na/012000chttps://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260118/p2g/00m/0na/034000chttps://www.retirejapan.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4432https://www.tokyoadvisory.com/en/post/japan-s-cryptocurrency-tax-revolutionMedia:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXGoQXEVgjshttps://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/alex-honnold-skyscraper-live-news-release-dateOther:https://realestate.jp/summit/https://www.retirejapan.com/blog/credit-scores-in-japan-jicc/https://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.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