Assuming bank is required, the following 21 results were found.
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Despite living abroad in Japan for quite some time now, I of course still maintain a USA presence of sorts in the form of bank accounts and credit cards. Therefore, a common scenario is sending money between my Japan bank account and my USA one. While...
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- Author: Japanatron
- Category: General
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I get this question a lot: "I just moved to Japan and need to open a bank account. Which bank do you recommend?" While many Japanese people would likely recommend one of the big Japanese banks (like Mizuho or Mitsubishi Tokyo UFJ); personally, I would...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General
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Financehttps://japanatron.com/directory/10412-finance
that David Pavlina referred you since he may give you a discount! More info here: How to Start a Company in Japan Shinsei Bank Banking in English I blogged about Shinsei Bank here: Which Japanese Bank Do You Recommend? Shinsei Bank GoRemit Transfer...
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- Author: Japanatron
- Category: Directory
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the name. Believe it or not, you can use romaji. I did. Prepare the katakana pronunciation of the name as well because the bank will ask for this when opening the account. The name you choose will appear on your company registration certificate and...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General
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the various international money transfer methods I've used over the years here: How I Send Money Between my Japan and USA Bank Accounts - Life Abroad Always on the hunt for what's new, I came across Xoom.com, a site operated by Paypal that appears very...
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- Author: Japanatron
- Category: General
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since I was jobless at the time. They told me that I'd be paid 2 months after a job, and that I needed a Mitsui Sumitomo bank account. Suspiciously, they didn't ask for my bank account information. In fact, I ended up having to provide that to them...
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- Author: Japanatron
- Category: Show Biz
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ATM Deposit If after following the above advice you still have a mounting bucket of coins, you can deposit them into your bank account at a branch ATM. I'm not sure if all Japanese banks have this, but my bank Mitsubishi UFJ Tokyo certainly does. 2 tips...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General
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Japan--especially the megalopolis areas like Tokyo are notoriously expensive. Finishing the day with a non-empty wallet or bank account can prove a disheartening day-to-day challenge. I offer some tips on how to save money in Japan. Go With the Flow...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General
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that intoxicating scent of the cherry blossoms strolling through Ueno park in the spring. Then one day, you check your bank account, and you are going broke fast. It’s not that you can’t live inexpensively in Japan; it’s just that you don’t know how to...
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- Author: Japanatron
- Category: General
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security by validating URLs and blocking malicious ones. It's essentially a trust-building mechanism--making sure that the bank website you're visiting really is the bank website you think it is. I've encountered no issues with installing it alongside...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: IT
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card. Use credit cards or Paypal instead because it's easier to initiate charge-backs if necessary. - Turn on credit card & bank email notifications. This sends an email each time your card is used. - Get free credit reports. USA credit reporting...
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- Author: Japanatron
- Category: IT
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per week (2.5 hours). This is just my commute. I'm not counting the walking or biking I do to/from the grocery store, bank, post office, convenience store, etc. Do most Americans get this amount of natural exercise? Probably not. The Portions Are Too...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General
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I've lived overseas in Japan for some time now, I still maintain a "presence" of sorts in my USA homeland in the form of bank accounts, credit cards, Paypal, etc. The Internet with its access-anywhere convenience makes this reasonably easy; however, I...
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- Author: Japanatron
- Category: General
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Hmmmm....my eyebrows are raised. What's the payment method? Does the site want you to pay via Western Union or echeck or bank transfer? I'd steer clear if those are the only payment methods. Do they accept credit cards or Paypal? If so there's a better...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: IT
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Ummm...sorry, but no. Blackberries don't work with Bmobile. Is credit card the only accepted payment method? Can I pay via bank transfer or debit card? Only credit card. I don't have a Japanese credit card. Can I use an overseas credit card? Yes, you...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General
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etc. I will do my best to answer questions free of charge, but some cases may require remuneration. I accept Paypal and bank transfer.
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- Author: Mondaiji
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on placing an order with them. Don't. It's a scam. Allow me to share my story. My iPhone 4S was with Japanese carrier Softbank. Japanese carriers (esp. Softbank) are infamous for never unlocking phones--esp. the iPhone. Officialiphoneunlock.co.uk said...
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- Author: Japanatron
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Mobile Phones in Japanhttps://japanatron.com/blog/japan/general/10168-mobile-phones-in-japan
If you're going to reside in Japan, you're in a totally different boat because you have the requisite resident card and bank account to get a proper mobile phone contract. They'll most likely make you get both the phone and the SIM under a 2-year...
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- Author: Mondaiji
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USA vs. Japan - Beerhttps://japanatron.com/blog/japan/general/10133-usa-vs-japan-beer
noble attempts, but they're just not the real thing. And if you're in the mood for imported beer, I hope you have your Swiss bank account number handy. $6 for a single 12 oz. can of Budweiser? No thanks, Mr. Miyaji. Japanese Beer All Tastes the Same...
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- Author: Mondaiji
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responsibly-employed living-in-Japan me failed time and time again. Don't bother with Shinsei. While it's true that Shinsei Bank is known as the most gaijin-friendly of Japan's banks, the same cannot be said of their credit card division because it's...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General