Foreign residents can now receive a Japanese old-age pension if they have paid in for a total of at least 10 years, rather than 25 years, as was the case.
This week, Lifelines plays catch-up with some useful tips that have come in from readers over the past few months. However, we start off with a follow-up question from reader S.S. in response to last month's column on recent changes in Japan's inheritance tax ...
A reader writes to Lifelines about Japan's recently introduced inheritance tax law, which he calls "one of the most punitive in the world."
A reader writes in about the possibility of coming to Japan as a house sitter.
If the U.S. had Ann Landers and Dear Abby, and Britain had Marge Proops, then Japan had Jean Pearce — someone who transcended the title of "columnist" and became a media icon for generations of readers.
This week's topic comes courtesy of M.J., who contacted Lifelines after her uncomfortable experience at a Tokyo hotel with her family.
A reader wrote to Lifelines recently about the subject of dividing property upon divorce.
A reader shares her experiences with internet banking upon leaving Japan on a temporary basis.
This week's query comes from A.R., who is having some problems with a less-than-cooperative former employer
Two adult daughters contacted Lifelines hoping to get help with issues related to their fathers.
A reader asks, "Is there some system in Japan for the police, ambulance or hospital to take an unwilling schizophrenic patient to hospital?"
Thanks to technology, your loved one can always be with you, in your pocket — or under your thumb.
