Guides
Common Japanese documents, explained one at a time.
How to read a Japanese resident tax notice (住民税 納税通知書)
The resident tax notice arrives around June. Learn how to read the yearly amount and installment deadlines, how to pay at convenience stores or banks, and what to do if you are late or leaving Japan.
ReadJapan’s national pension payment slips and exemptions: a guide for foreign residents
Payment slips for national pension (国民年金) come from the Japan Pension Service. Who must pay, due dates and how to pay, applying for exemptions when income is low, and the lump-sum withdrawal payment when you leave Japan.
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