RetireJapan TV

RetireJapan TV S04E09: naturalising, living long term in Japan, the current environment

August 15, 2026·2h 1m
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With special guest Derek Wessman! We talked to him about his experience becoming a Japanese citizen and his thoughts about the current situation in Japan for foreign residents.Linkshttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cglj1pr0wjwoExchange rate assumptions for Japanese companies: https://moneyworld.jp/news/detail?id=34816New compact EVs cheaper than used, thanks to multiple generous subsidies. https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/electric-vehicles/3-500-nissan-japan-s-subsidies-make-new-evs-cheaper-than-used-oneshttps://www.retirejapan.com/blog/making-a-will-in-japan/Becoming a Japanese citizen: https://www.derekwessman.com/blog-1/naturalJataki, Derek’s company: https://www.jataki.comOur previous interview with Derek: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0A5retyUoCURetireJapan Forum: https://retirejapan.com/forum/

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