Tim Odagiri
Getting Past Japan’s Foreign Resident Banking Barrier
Japan imposes a six-month waiting period on foreign resident bank accounts. Nihon Plus You’s new white paper explains the reasons why...
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Tim Odagiri
Oct 17, 20234 min
The Trouble with English in Japan
This week, the entertainment behemoth Johnny and Associates will change its name to “Smile-Up.” If you haven’t been following the news, t...
Tim Odagiri
May 30, 20235 min
The Sad, Sad Tale of a Major Japanese Bank
Once upon a time, there was a young American boy who grew up to become a handsome prince. Oh wait, this isn’t a fairy tale. That young...
Tim Odagiri
Jun 2, 20223 min
When the Honeymoon with Japan is Over
When foreigners first move to Japan, they typically enter the “honeymoon” phase. During those first months or years, “God’s in his heaven...
Tim Odagiri
Mar 15, 20223 min
The Curse of Having a Middle Name in Japan
I was told this day would come, the moment when the honeymoon with Japan would end and the scales that kept me from seeing the reality of...
Tim Odagiri
Jan 20, 20212 min
Your Japanese Bank Account and the US Government
You can’t avoid death or taxes, and if you are an American citizen or recognized alien, you can’t avoid reporting your Japanese bank acco...
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