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Crypto
Best Crypto Exchanges in Japan 2026: 7 Platforms Compared from Real Use
I've used 7 Japanese crypto exchanges over 18 months. Here's the honest comparison: fees, English support, features, and which one is best for what.
Crypto
OKJ (OKCoin Japan) Complete Guide: A Salaryman’s Real Review (2026)
OKJ is one of Japan's most underrated crypto exchanges. Here's a complete review from someone who has actually used it for 12 months, including fees, staking, and quirks foreign residents should know.
Household Budget
5 Things to Do Before Investing in Japan (Don’t Skip Even One)
Opening a brokerage account is not your first step. Here are the 5 things that must come first if you're investing in Japan — from a salaryman who skipped them and paid for it.
Stocks & NISA
Why I Don’t Increase My Investments in a Bull Market (Japan Salaryman Perspective)
When the Nikkei and S&P 500 hit new highs, my instinct screams to buy more. Here's why I deliberately don't — and what I've learned from holding that line.
Crypto
Holding Crypto in Japan: Real Pros and Cons from a 30-Year-Old Salaryman
After 18 months holding Bitcoin, ETH, and altcoins through Japanese exchanges, here are the actual upsides and downsides I experienced — not the YouTube version.
Household Budget
First Steps to Wealth Building as a Salaryman in Japan
What I'd tell my 25-year-old self about building wealth as a company employee in Japan. Five concrete first steps that compound over a decade.
Household Budget
Household Budget Review in Japan: 5 Steps to Free Up ¥10,000/Month for Investing
If your salary feels stuck, the cash to invest is hiding in your budget. Here are 5 specific cuts that freed up ¥10,000+ per month in my Tokyo household.
Household Budget
Emergency Fund Guide for Living in Japan: How Much Cash You Really Need Before Investing
Before you put a single yen into stocks, you need a real emergency fund. Here's how much cash you should hold if you live in Japan, and where to keep it.
Stocks & NISA
NISA Explained: Japan’s Tax-Free Investment Account for Foreign Residents (2026 Real Results)
A real-life NISA portfolio update from a 30-year-old salaryman in Japan. Learn how foreign residents can use NISA to invest tax-free, with actual 1-year results.
Portfolio
Japanese Salaryman Portfolio: How I Built ¥19.62M Net Worth at 30 (Full Breakdown)
A 30-year-old company employee in Tokyo opens his books. Real net worth: ¥19.62M. Full breakdown of allocation, how I got here, and what I'd do differently.