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About Me

Makoto Tsunoda | Licensed Japanese Social Insurance and Labor Consultant (Sharoushi)

🎓 MY EXPERTISE

  • Japan Pension Strategy: US-Japan Totalization Agreement analysis, cross-border retirement planning, lump-sum vs. pension optimization
  • Employment Rules & HR Compliance: 就業規則 creation (English ↔ Japanese), Labor Standards Act compliance, bilingual HR documentation
  • Cross-Border Benefits Analysis: Multi-country retirement planning, social security coordination, tax-efficient benefit strategies

🌐 MY BACKGROUND

  • 30+ years in international business
  • Licensed Sharoushi (社会保険労務士) – MHLW certified
  • FP Level 1 (Financial Planner – equivalent level to CFP®)
  • Professional translator/interpreter bridging Japan’s regulations to English-speaking clients
  • Based in Ibaraki, Japan

✅ WHAT I DELIVER

  • Data-driven pension calculations
  • Clear recommendations in fluent English
  • Precise projections & break-even analysis
  • Actionable strategies for maximizing benefits

🇺🇸 Japan Pension Services for US Expats

Licensed Sharoushi (社会保険労務士) | 30+ years in international business

Clear, data-driven pension analysis in fluent English

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  • Are you likely to qualify for US-Japan Totalization?
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📊 Japan Pension Quick Diagnosis Report

For US expats who need detailed pension analysis

You’ll receive:

  • Exact pension calculations for 3 scenarios (Age 60/65/70)
  • Precise break-even age analysis
  • Complete US-Japan Totalization eligibility documentation
  • Personalized recommendations based on YOUR data
  • 8-9 page professional PDF report
  • 24-hour delivery guarantee

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  2. Complete the detailed data collection form (Form 1B)
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Questions? Email me: tsunodam@patina-sr.com