Living & Housing
Living Cost Simulator
Estimate monthly expenses by lifestyle (Budget, Moderate, Comfortable) in any prefecture. Powered by official e-Stat data.
Housing Initial Cost
Japan apartments require 4-7x monthly rent upfront. Calculate exactly how much cash you need before signing a lease.
Moving Cost Calculator
Calculate real one-time costs: deposit, key money, agent fee, guarantor, fire insurance, and first month rent proration.
Tax & Insurance
Salary Calculator
Enter your salary and instantly see which of Japan's 47 prefectures you can comfortably afford.
Tax Timeline Calculator
See month-by-month when residence tax, income tax, health insurance, and pension payments hit. Includes the 2027 visa rule warning.
Health Insurance Calculator
Compare NHI vs Employee Insurance premiums by income. See monthly costs, coverage differences, and the high-cost medical cap.
Furusato Nozei Calculator
Calculate your furusato nozei (hometown tax) donation limit. See how much you can donate, gift value, and tax deductions — explained for foreigners.
Visa & Benefits
Visa Cost Calculator
Estimate total visa fees including the 2026 reform. Work, student, spouse, HSP, permanent residence — all types covered.
Benefits Checker
Find government subsidies, child allowance, pension refund, Furusato Nozei, and other benefits you're eligible for.
Pension Refund Calculator
Calculate how much pension you can get back when leaving Japan. Covers Employees' Pension and National Pension lump-sum withdrawal.
Other
Childcare Cost Calculator
Estimate daycare, school, and juku costs in Japan. Compare public, private, and international options. Ages 3-5 are free since 2019. Includes Child Allowance (児童手当) offset.
HSP Points Calculator
Calculate your Highly Skilled Professional (高度専門職) visa points. Score 70+ for PR in 3 years, 80+ for PR in 1 year. Essential for tech workers, engineers, and researchers.