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Notes on U.S. and Japanese tax for Americans living in Japan. Written to be read once and acted on, not to rank for a keyword.
NISA and Your U.S. Tax Return
Why a Japanese tax-free investment account is not tax-free on a U.S. return, and what to do about it.
FBAR from Japan
Which Japanese accounts count, how the threshold is measured, and what happens when a year is missed.
Streamlined procedures from Japan
What the submission consists of, who qualifies, and the mistakes that close the door.
This site provides general information, not tax advice. Fees include Japanese consumption tax. Results depend on individual facts.
Aube — Japanese tax accountant (税理士) and U.S. Certified Public Accountant, Washington State (active). Kurashiki, Okayama, Japan. Opening November 2026 — consultations available now.