Month: June 2020

COVID-19 Crisis: A New Rent Subsidy in Japan For Business Owners and Freelancers

[Updated on 7th of July] For the past month, I have been posting about the different subsidies that the Japanese government is offering to people who are affected by the pandemic. Recently, a new one has been announced and it’s a financial aid to help pay the rental fee of shops, offices, or any establishment…
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2020-06-14 0

Covid-19 Crisis: Having a difficulty paying your health insurance premiums? Apply for a reduction or exemption

On April 8th, 2020 the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare had an announcement about opening a system for residents to apply for a reduction or total exemption regarding health insurance payments. This is the letter to the municipalities on April 8th. Who can apply for a reduction or exemption? There are 2 basic conditions to be…
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2020-06-01 0