LIFELINES

How-tos | LIFELINES Nov 4, 2016

A guide to following U.S. Election Day for viewers in Japan

by Manon Billing

Within days we should know the identity of the 45th president of the United States. Here is our guide to watching the election unfold from Japan.

How-tos | LIFELINES Oct 30, 2016

Long-term foreign Japan residents must declare overseas assets — and could be taxed on them

by Louise George Kittaka

Foreign residents who have been in Japan for more five years are required to report any assets held abroad and may have to pay tax on them if their combined value tops ¥50 million.