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r/JapanFinance is a subreddit with 143k members. Its distinguishing qualities are that the community is huge in size, and has high activity.
Whether you're a new resident with questions about credit cards and cashless payment options, a long-term resident curious about pensions and life insurance, or a digital nomad wanting to talk crypto gains and tax treaties, this is the sub where you'll find informed discussion, friendly advice, and high-quality answers.
Popular Themes in r/JapanFinance
#1
Advice Requests
: "Hypothetical - at what amount would you feel comfortable retiring in Japan at 60?"
15 posts
#2
Money Talk
: "Anyone tried Real Estate REITs that return 3% in yen? How is it?"
5 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Turning my side hustle into a real business in Japan — where do I start?"
2 posts
#4
Pain & Anger
: "Help me not panic sell everything - I need wisdom and calm positive thoughts"
1 post
#5
Opportunities
: "Why don’t prefectures compete more on residence tax?"
1 post
#6
News
: "Is anyone following the proposed pension reforms as they get rammed through parliament before the general election?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/JapanFinance
#1
Japan
: "My mini-retirement/FIRE plan in Japan [34M]"
41 posts
#2
Taxes
: "1 Year Spouse Visa and planning to quit job in 3 months. Taxes?"
21 posts
#3
Investment
: "Seeking Investment advices in Japan"
19 posts
#4
Tax
: "I got Tax audited as a small business (Kabushikigaisha)"
19 posts
#5
Business
: "Turning my side hustle into a real Business in Japan — where do I start?"
11 posts
#6
Banking
: "When to tell the banks that I've become a Japanese citizen and relinquished US citizenship?"
11 posts
#7
Real Estate
: "Anyone tried Real Estate REITs that return 3% in yen? How is it?"
10 posts
#8
Income
10 posts
#9
Credit
: "Is Rakuten Premium Credit Card still worth it in 2025?"
9 posts
#10
Housing
: "The rising Housing prices"
9 posts
Member Growth in r/JapanFinance
Yearly
+46k members(47.8%)
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