About Anshin Japan
Anshin Japan is an independent resource for foreigners living in, moving to, or considering a move to Japan. It's built and maintained by a foreign resident actually navigating Japan's visa, tax, insurance, and housing systems firsthand — not a generic travel blog.
The goal is simple: take the parts of moving to and living in Japan that are confusing, scattered, or explained in decades-old forum posts, and turn them into clear, current, practical guides and calculators.
What you'll find here
- Interactive calculators for take-home pay, hometown tax (furusato nozei) limits, visa points, and moving costs
- In-depth guides on visas, health insurance, pensions, banking, phone plans, and renting
- Practical, specific information — real numbers and real gotchas, not vague generalities
A note on accuracy
Japan's tax, insurance, and immigration rules change, and individual circumstances vary. Everything on this site is general informational guidance, not professional tax, legal, or immigration advice. For decisions with real financial or legal consequences, verify with a licensed professional (税理士 for tax, 社会保険労務士 for social insurance, a registered immigration lawyer or 行政書士 for visa matters) or the relevant government office.
See our contact page if you spot something outdated or inaccurate — corrections are always welcome.