RetireJapan

Depending where you live aircon is probably a good idea considering global warming. Also for improving air quality and reducing humidity.

Well just a thought, even though you wouldn’t want to buy then rent it out, you could rent it out then you would essentially get to choose who your neighbours are whilst also gaining rental income. Not sure how much you can shortlist applicants but could make you feel more comfortable about who is g...

Typically there will be a service riser (or multiple) where your services run (sewer, water, electrical, comms etc.) so it sounds like it is near the verandah. I shouldn't image getting enough fall for your drainage will be an issue as you're probably not running the pipe over a very long distance (...

Fukuoka for instance has a Startup Cafe and some mentors that can help people launch their business: https://startup.fukuoka.jp/

I think other prefectures also have some similar initiatives but you'd just have to check depending where you live.

Also forgot to note, she is not registered as a resident with her local city hall. So when we sent the money to her account the bank was a bit confused and we had to tell them we're just sending savings to Japan. They accepted her transfer this time but since she is non-resident they said if she wan...

Thanks for the responses ans sorry for the confusion! Should have started a new thread! To clarify, my wife and I are not resident in Japan. We're resident in Canada. I have not been a resident in Japan at any stage yet and she hasn't been resident there much over the last 10 years (would have to ch...

Sorry for late reply but thanks for the info!

I don't know your situation, but, if your parents are sending money to you, be aware that you may be taxed on the money in Japan as Gifts if they send you gifts of more than Y1.1M in a calendar year, of as income or capital gains if it is from overseas sourced income... You should check with an acc...

Okay sounds good, will keep an eye out and will join in on the course next year

My parents used to pay a cleaner to come to our house each week to do the bigger cleaning items like mopping floors, cleaning showers and toilets. Once I became an early teenager they offered the same amount to me to do it instead. It was a good lesson for me that I had to work for money. My dad aro...