Chances are you probably know at least a few people who have been diagnosed with cancer and maybe a few people who have unfortunately died from cancer. Cancer is one… read more →

At some point most people starting, or thinking about starting a family will consider life insurance. Questions like “What will happen to my family if I am taken out of… read more →

Making plans to retire in Japan tends to become more and more of a priority, or at the very least a reality, for those who end up spending a portion… read more →

Life insurance is important. However, for international people living in Japan, finding a good life insurance policy can be complicated. Language barriers make it difficult for English speakers to understand… read more →

Making the most out of retirement requires careful planning, investment, and saving during your working career. Depending solely on basic government pension programs, such as the National Pension in Japan,… read more →

Japan is a fantastic place to live and work. Many will be quick to praise the high standard of living, safety, hygiene and efficiency of the worlds 5th biggest economy,… read more →

Foreign people living in Japan face many challenges. Whether cultural differences or language barriers, these issues can be frustrating and make simple tasks arduous. One challenge foreign people living in… read more →

The phenomenon of Lifestyle inflation is often consistent throughout one’s career. This term refers to the gradual increase in regular spending as income goes up. Some occasional increases in spending are natural.… read more →

Depending on your citizenship, length of stay in Japan, type of visa, and location of assets, your heirs may have a sizable inheritance tax liability to the Japanese government upon your death… read more →

Half to two thirds of the working professionals here in Tokyo that we have met and worked with over the years have some form of life insurance available through their… read more →