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Category: Economy
Why Investing in Tokyo Real Estate is a Smart Choice: 5 Key Reasons
Investing in real estate is a popular strategy for diversifying an investment portfolio and ensuring stable income streams. At Argentum, we believe that ownership is a tried and true method of creating and protecting wealth in a way that offers capital markets diversification. Tokyo real estate, in particular, offers unique advantages that make it a… Read more
The Cryptocurrency Problem – How are Bitcoins taxed in Japan?
Cryptocurrencies have been with us for some time and more and more investors are comfortable with the idea of having crypto assets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum as part of their investment portfolios. One issue that has arisen for investors residing in Japan who hold Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies is the tax treatment here. There… Read more
Taking a Look Behind the Taxes: Japanese Government Spending Priorities
When it comes to taxes, we all want to know what our income is being used for. In Japan, a country known for its efficiency and focus on quality of life, it is no different. Although the exact numbers may vary from year to year, let’s take a look at the Japanese government’s spending priorities… Read more
Navigating the Best Banking Options for Foreigners in Japan
If you are thinking of settling in Japan or are already here, you are probably looking for the best bank to meet your financial needs effectively. Fortunately, the country offers a number of foreigner-friendly options to suit your requirements. Here we present a guide to help you make the right decision, taking into account factors… Read more
Exploring the Rise of Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies and NFTs in Japan!
In recent years, Japan has witnessed a growing fascination with blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, and NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens). These digital innovations have taken the financial and artistic worlds by storm, and Japan has not been left behind in embracing and exploring these exciting trends. Blockchain: The Revolution of Trust and Transparency Blockchain, a decentralized and immutable… Read more
The Origin of the Icon: Why Nintendo Plunged into the World of Video Games in the 1980s
Although Nintendo was originally established as a Hanafuda card company, as the 20th century progressed, the popularity of traditional cards began to decline, and the company was faced with the need to diversify its business. It was then that Hiroshi Yamauchi , the president of Nintendo at the time, made the bold decision to explore… Read more
How to train your subordinates: Senyukoraku and Nomination
In the world of work, effective training of subordinates is essential to foster team growth and success. In this article, we’ll explore two unique Japanese concepts: Senyukoraku and Nomination , which offer us valuable insights on how to develop and communicate with our subordinates. Let’s start with Senyukoraku (先憂後楽) , which translates to ” care… Read more
Nintendo thinks long-term about its businesses
The Nintendo heirs family office says patience is a superpower. The investment firm that manages nearly $1.5 billion (about ¥204 billion) of assets for members of Nintendo’s founding family is willing to play the long game when it comes to portfolio companies and can expect more than one decade to see a change. The long-term… Read more
Japan maintains assessment that the economy is recovering
The Japanese government left its assessment of the nation’s economy unchanged for February, saying it is recovering moderately, despite some weakness.The latest monthly report from the Cabinet Office cited a continued recovery in service-related consumption. He says spending on meals, travel and other services continues to rise and new car sales are picking up. The… Read more
Japan to launch test program to issue digital yen
Japan will begin a pilot program in April to test the use of a digital yen, its central bank has said, joining a growing number of countries looking to catch up with China in launching a central bank digital currency (CBDC). The widely expected move follows two years of experiments the Bank of Japan (BOJ)… Read more