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YenMate gives every foreigner in Japan access to financial guides, calculators, and tools — all in English. No account needed.

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49 in-depth guides

Tax, NISA, pensions, property, insurance — all in plain English

13 calculators

NISA, tax, salary, pension refund, mortgage, cost of living, and more

Searchable FAQ

Search our guides and FAQ for answers about Japan's financial systems

Financial glossary

200+ Japanese financial terms explained in English

Tax calendar

Never miss a deadline — all key dates for foreigners in Japan

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YenMate provides general educational information about Japan's financial systems based on publicly available laws and regulations. This is NOT tax advice (税務相談), financial advice, or any form of professional consultation as defined under 税理士法, 金融商品取引法, or related legislation. For advice specific to your situation, please consult a licensed 税理士 (certified tax accountant) or ファイナンシャルプランナー (financial planner). YenMate is an educational tool, not a substitute for professional advice.