Money
Information on Japanese currency, bank accounts, electronic money, and other financial matters for foreign residents in Japan.
Electronic Money (E-Money) in Japan
While Japan is generally seen as a cash-based society, the Japanese government has set a goal of boosting…
How to Get a Credit Card in Japan: An Expat Guide
Getting a credit card is part of normal adult…
Public Utility Prices in Japan (Electricity, Gas, Water)
Public utilities such as electricity, gas, and…
What you should know about Consumption Tax in Japan
This article is contributed by YASUDA-Account…
International Money Transfers to Japan
While it is possible to make a traditional bank transfer from abroad to a Japanese bank account, there are a…
How to Open a Bank Account in Japan
It is necessary for foreign residents in Japan to open a bank account in order to receive their income, mak…
International Money Transfers from Japan
When it comes to sending money overseas from Japan, you have several options. You can do it through a tradit…
Japanese Currency: Banknotes and Coins
Despite growth of credit card and e-money use in Japan, you will still find yourself paying by cash in some…
Furusato Nozei: How to Benefit from Japan's Hometown Tax
Furusato Nōzei, or the hometown tax, is a syst…
