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Why Japan's Fiscal Year Starts in April and What It Means for Foreign Business Owners
Business in Japan June 4th, 2026

Why Japan's Fiscal Year Starts in April and What It Means for Foreign Business Owners

Japan's fiscal year runs April to March — and it affects everything from your tax deadlines to your staff's pay slips. Here's what every foreign business owner needs to know.
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Yuriko Matsuoka
Yuriko Matsuoka Staff Writer
How to Use An Electric Scooter in Japan: LUUP Scooter & More
Life in Japan June 4th, 2026

How to Use An Electric Scooter in Japan: LUUP Scooter & More

Travel around faster by using an electric scooter in Japan.
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Tammy Dang
Tammy Dang Staff Writer
Japan Rules: What No One Tells You About Thriving in Japan
Life in Japan June 4th, 2026

Japan Rules: What No One Tells You About Thriving in Japan

There's a sign in Roppongi that says "because there are rules, there is freedom." After 10 years in Tokyo, entrepreneur Jonathan Siegel finally understands what it means. A conversation about the rules no one explains, the logic behind them, and what happens when you stop resisting.
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John Cross
John Cross Expat at Mailmate

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