My Japan Money Checklist

Enter when you moved to Japan and your situation, and get your own list of money steps with their dates, from the first 14 days to the year you leave. Tick them off as you go, and add the dates to your phone's calendar.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Date you moved in (or will move in)

The day you started living at your address in Japan

I am 20–59 years oldEveryone in this age group living in Japan is covered by the pension

Your situation

Employee at a company in JapanStudentSelf-employed or freelanceNot working (e.g. dependent spouse)

I plan to leave JapanAdds the steps before and after you leave

Enter the date you moved in to see your checklist.

How the dates are worked out

Registering your address, and joining National Health Insurance and the national pension if your employer does not enroll you, are due within 14 days of moving in.
Resident tax is charged by the city you live in on January 1 on the previous year's income, so it starts in June of the year after you arrive.
The year-end adjustment is shown in November and the tax return deadline on March 15, for each year until you leave (or for 3 years).
After 5 years in Japan you are no longer a non-permanent resident, so income from abroad becomes taxable.
If you plan to leave, the moving-out notification, your residence card and the 2-year limit for the pension refund are added.

The dates are general rules. Your city, school or employer may set their own dates, so follow their letters when they arrive. For the steps in more detail, see Moving to Japan and Leaving Japan.

Frequently asked questions

Is my information sent anywhere?

No. The checklist is built in your browser, and your answers and ticks are saved only in this browser. The calendar file is created on your device.

How do I add the dates to Google Calendar or my iPhone?

Tap “Add dates to my calendar” to download an .ics file. On an iPhone, open it to add the events. For Google Calendar, use Settings > Import & export on a computer and choose the file.

I arrived a while ago. Is it too late?

Deadlines that have passed are marked. Most can still be done: register or join insurance as soon as possible, and ask your city office if you missed a deadline.

Official sources

The rates and rules in this calculator come from these Japanese government and insurer publications (in Japanese).

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These results are estimates based on the stated assumptions. They are not tax advice, and your payslip or tax office may show different amounts. Your inputs are calculated only in your browser and are never sent to Manesimu or anyone else.