Advice Needed: Moving from Japan to the Netherlands for a Year – What to Do with My Savings?

Hello everyone,

I could really use some advice on managing my finances as I navigate a big life change. Here's my situation:

I've been living in Japan for 7 years.
I'm an Indian citizen.
I'm moving to the Netherlands for a one-year job starting September 1.
After the year in the Netherlands, I'm uncertain where I'll be next.
Currently, I only have bank accounts in Japan and India, as well as a Wise (TransferWise) account. I will be opening a bank account in the Netherlands once I get there.

I have about USD 40,000 (or equivalent in JPY) saved up in my . I'm unsure what the best course of action is for my savings during this transition. Here are the options I'm considering:

Move the money to my Wise (TransferWise) account: This would make it easier to transfer and convert currencies as needed.
Transfer the money to my bank account in India: I could potentially gain interest on a fixed deposit.
What do you think would be the best option for someone in my position? Are there other alternatives I should consider? Any advice on how to manage my savings while being unsure of my future location would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance for your help!

by Majestic_Top3842

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