NISA and iDeCo are the main tax-advantaged accounts in Japan, but which one should new graduates focus on?

Sometimes we have a lump sum that we are planning to use soon (up to a year or two away). What can we do with it in Japan?

Are there any investment options?

We hope it won't happen, but if you die suddenly it is a good idea to have things set up so that your family is okay.

What happens to NISA and iDeCo accounts if you die? They are actually treated differently...

What changes did I make to our investments when I finished formal work and as we get closer to retirement age?

Not as many as you might think!

Is there anything specific we should know about managing NISA accounts? Particularly when we have the old legacy NISA and also the new NISA.

If you get a loan to buy your home in Japan, you can often get a sizeable tax break on the mortgage interest. But there is one thing you should be aware of to avoid problems with the tax office.

Onsen (hot springs) and sento (bathhouses) are a big part of Japanese culture, but are norms changing? Should we be enforcing the rules? And does anyone not like rotenburo (outside baths)?

For most people having an emergency fund they can access quickly if they need to makes sense, but where should they keep it?

When it comes to buying a home in Japan, the two main options are a house or a manshon (condominium). But which is better?