Information on Japanese currency, bank accounts, electronic money, and other financial matters for foreign residents in Japan.
While Japan is generally seen as a cash-based society, the Japanese government has set a goal of boosting…
Getting a credit card is part of normal adult…
Public utilities such as electricity, gas, and…
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While it is possible to make a traditional bank transfer from abroad to a Japanese bank account, there are a…
It is necessary for foreign residents in Japan to open a bank account in order to receive their income, mak…
When it comes to sending money overseas from Japan, you have several options. You can do it through a tradit…
Despite growth of credit card and e-money use in Japan, you will still find yourself paying by cash in some…
Furusato Nōzei, or the hometown tax, is a syst…
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