Reduction Expected for Japan Cost-of-Living Allowance Rates

Service members based in Japan will likely see a reduction in their overseas cost-of-living allowance because of a long-term drop in the value of the Japanese yen and a corresponding increase in the value of the dollar.

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Jul 13, 2026, 4:30 PM

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Reduction Expected for Japan Cost-of-Living Allowance Rates
Service members based in Japan will likely see a reduction in their overseas cost-of-living allowance because of a long-term drop in the value of the Japanese yen and a corresponding increase in the value of the dollar.
Published (UTC): 2026-07-13T16:30:10.000Z
Source: U.S. Department of Defense
Original source: https://www.war.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4541542/reduction-expected-for-japan-cost-of-living-allowance-rates/

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