/r/JapanFinance/

r/JapanFinance

156k members
r/JapanFinance is a subreddit with 156k members. The community frequently discusses japan, tax, investment, bank, and income, and they frequently recommend/review online broker, personal finance app, and etf, and the most common flair used is tax, personal finance, personal finance » bank accounts, tax » income, and investments » nisa.
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 Topics in r/JapanFinance

#1

Japan

97 posts
#2

Tax

59 posts
#3

Investment

39 posts
#4

Bank

38 posts
#5

Income

30 posts
#6

Taxes

28 posts
#7

Visa

27 posts
#8

Real Estate

16 posts
#9

Business

15 posts
#10

Banking

14 posts

Products Discussed in r/JapanFinance

Online Broker

10 reviews
#1
Rakuten
4.0 from 4 reviews
#2
Moomoo
5.0 from 2 reviews
#3
SBI
4.0 from 1 review
#1
Wealth Position
4.0 from 2 reviews
#2
portseido.com
5.0 from 1 review
#3
Money Forward
4.0 from 1 review

Etf

2 reviews
#1
Vanguard
4.0 from 1 review
#2
eMaxis Slim Series
4.0 from 1 review

Flair Used in r/JapanFinance

#1
Tax
: "US Roth IRA, JP accountant says non-withdrawls are TAXABLE"
21 posts
#2
Personal Finance
: "1 USD = 163.21 JPY!"
18 posts
#3
Personal Finance » Bank Accounts
: "Why does every small bank/tax/insurance thing here feel like a final boss?"
15 posts
#4
Tax » Income
: "After 14 years in Canada, we're moving back to Japan. Seeking advice on managing our savings and investments."
14 posts
#5
Investments » NISA
: "Well, it’s finally happening"
11 posts
#6
Business
: "My experience using one of Japan's biggest casual/day work platforms as an employer"
10 posts
#7
Personal Finance » Money Transfer / Remittances / Deposits
: "Trying to write a guide for myself and others about moving back to EU and transferring my JPY to EUR. I need help to confirm my understanding."
8 posts
#8
Investments » Stocks, Funds, Bonds, etc.
: "Anyone take the 証券外務員 JSDA test in English?"
8 posts
#9
Investments
: "How are you protecting and growing your wealth while living in Japan?"
6 posts
#10
Tax » Residence
: "Converting Charles Schwab account to Charles Schwab International"
6 posts

Member Growth in r/JapanFinance

Yearly
+12k members(8.7%)

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Last updated: August 13, 2026