[Q1]
Could you tell us about the taxation system on individuals in Japan?
[A]
In Japan income taxes are imposed on the incomes earned by individuals
through the year (January 1to December 31).
[Explanation]
Individual tax payer are classified into three categories according to
their resident status by the Japanese income tax law : permanent residents,
non-permanent residents and non-residents.
You will first be categorized based on your resident status for taxation
purpose.