Money
Information on Japanese currency, bank accounts, electronic money, and other financial matters for foreign residents in Japan.
Furusato Nozei: How to Benefit from Japan's Hometown Tax
Furusato Nōzei, or the hometown tax, is a syst…
Public Utility Prices in Japan (Electricity, Gas, Water)
Public utilities such as electricity, gas, and…
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…
How to Get a Credit Card in Japan: An Expat Guide
This page contains affiliate links. Getting a…
What you should know about Consumption Tax in Japan
This article is contributed by YASUDA-Account…
International Money Transfers to Japan
This page contains affiliate links. While it is possible to make a traditional bank transfer from abroad to…
International Money Transfers from Japan
This page contains affiliate links. When it comes to sending money overseas from Japan, you have several op…
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…
