• New banknotes issued today. July 3(Wed) 2024
    The 10,000 yen note will feature Eiichi Shibusawa.The 5,000 yen note will feature Umeko Tsuda.The 1,000 yen note will feature Shibasaburo Kitazato. The Bank of Japan said, “We are the first in the world to incorporate 3D hologram technology into banknotes.”
  • 12th Tokyo Cafe Show
    Data : July 16(Tue) – July 18(Thu) 2024 Venue : Tokyo BigSite
  • How long will the yen remain weak?
    1 dollar = 161.07 (as of June 28, 2024, TTM)1 dollar = 143.44 (as of January 4, 2024, TTM)Source: MUFGConcerns over price hikes for imported food ingredients.
  • Vegetable price outlook
    According to an announcement by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, both vegetable shipments and prices will be stable in July. Among them, the following items are expected to fluctuate.Items with rising prices: carrots, potatoes, onionsItems with falling prices: spinach, lettuce, cucumbers, eggplant, broccoliSource: Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
  • Do you know about blue tax returns?
    Blue tax returns involve recording your daily transactions in designated books and filing correct tax returns based on those books, allowing you to receive various tax benefits. Main benefits1. You can deduct up to 650,000 yen from your income.2. Salaries paid to spouses etc. can be included in necessary expenses.3. Losses can be carried forward for three years.4. Special depreciation allowances available.etc. If you wish to file a blue return,.. Read More
  • Number of foreign visitors to Japan increasing.
    2,688,478 (As of January 2024)3,040,100 (As of May 2024)Source: Japan National Tourism Organization The number of foreign visitors to Japan is increasing again this year, thanks to the weak yen.