Assuming overseas is required, the following 19 results were found.
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Although 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;...
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- Author: Japanatron
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desktop English keyboard. Some find luck wandering the snaking streets of Akihabara, seeking that rare shop selling overseas laptop models. Japan is mostly Japanese people, so I guess it makes sense that most computers come with Japanese keyboards. Fair...
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- Author: Mondaiji
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my USA bank account to conveniently initiate transfers. Shinsei Bank also now offers their own app called "GoRemit" for overseas remittances. I wrote more about Shinsei Bank in general here: Which Japanese Bank Do You Recommend? Unfortunately, the wire...
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- Author: Japanatron
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suck if I were the victim of fraud and didn't even know it. Even worse would be dealing with identity theft while living overseas. Below I compiled some helpful links and tips for keeping a close eye on your USA credit situation. NOTE: Many of these...
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- Author: Japanatron
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and Getflix is a tad bit cheaper. They offer a free trial, have a friendly responsive helpdesk, and support a ton of overseas streaming services. Oh, and best of all is that Getflix also includes optional free VPN service, so you can get the best of...
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- Author: Mondaiji
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Financehttps://japanatron.com/directory/10412-finance
in English I blogged about Shinsei Bank here: Which Japanese Bank Do You Recommend? Shinsei Bank GoRemit Transfer Money Overseas "GoRemit" is Shinsei Bank's own app for making overseas remittances (aka money transfers). Sony Bank Banking in English...
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- Author: Japanatron
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instead of blood. Sadly, I could not find these for sale in Japan; however, you may have luck getting them shipped from overseas. Oraquick seems to be a popular choice: Amazon - Oraquick Home HIV Test The trick is finding an Amazon seller that will ship...
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- Author: Japanatron
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Apple Store has finally started selling unlocked iPhones, so now step 1 is very easy. I recommendavoiding purchasing overseas iPhone models if you're based in Japan since they often differ by country. Overseas models will probably work, but may not get...
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- Author: Mondaiji
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During the course of my life abroad in Japan, I've increasingly found myself in this situation: - I find something online that I just must have--usually something very American (and a bit silly) like ridiculously potent gel that makes my teeth...
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- Author: Japanatron
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As an American guy living abroad in Japan, sending money between the USA and Japan is something I'm used to dealing with. In fact I documented the various international money transfer methods I've used over the years here: How I Send Money Between my...
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- Author: Japanatron
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Babysitting Services in Japanhttps://japanatron.com/directory/10357-babysitting-services-in-japan
Life abroad as a parent can be tough, and there are moments when you just want someone to take the pain away...now. It can be especially difficult when those moments sneak up on you, and you don’t have nearby friends or family who can keep an eye on...
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- Author: Japanatron
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Although Amazon Japan offers loads of stuff to satisfy my discriminating American sensitivities, there are times when I surf Amazon USA and find an item that tickles my fancy. But will Amazon USA ship this thing to my Japan home? Here's a quick tip for...
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- Author: Japanatron
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日本でアメリカのネットフリックスをみる方法https://japanatron.com/ja/ja-blog/10264-how-to-watch-netflix-in-japan-jp
日本で海外生活をすると、母国にあるクールなものが恋しくなります。アメリカのネットフリックスやパンドラは主な例です。アメリカに帰った時、友達が一律料金で見放題のストリーミングサービスの無限の利点を説明してくれました。うらやましくてよだれを拭きました。私もその魔法の流行りものが欲しくてたまりませんでしたが、様々な法的理由から、ストリーミングサービスを多くの国々で利用することはできません。私の次の自宅でのITプロジェクトは明確でした…。 ステップ 1: 選ばれたDNSプロキシーまたはVPNサービスの使用...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: ブログ
- Language: ja-JP
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card, but that weak dollar / strong yen exchange rate right now would obliterate my US savings account. In addition, overseas card transactions are often denied by the vendor or credit card company or both; and sending money home to pay the bill...
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- Author: Mondaiji
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Technologyhttps://japanatron.com/directory/10414-technology
services I've found useful during my time in Japan. Anveo VoIP Service Anveo is a powerful VoIP service that offers overseas phone numbers, easing the maintenance of homeland presence while living life as an expat. I explain in more depth in this...
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- Author: Japanatron
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cultural and media productions for years and still remains popular in Japan and surrounding nations. It is not so popular overseas in the US, but it can be found now and then and sometimes makes an appearance on a listing of beautiful yet unique names....
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- Author: Mondaiji
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seeking a vape nicotine fix to replace the one they get from analog cigarettes. After some research I discovered some overseas vaping vendors that ship to Japan. They offer both nicotine e-liquid as well as various other vaping equipment. Apollo E-Cigs...
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- Author: Mondaiji
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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 can. Can companies use Bmobile's service? No, companies cannot apply. A far more exhaustive FAQ (in...
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- Author: Mondaiji
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Mobile Phones in Japanhttps://japanatron.com/blog/japan/general/10168-mobile-phones-in-japan
I'm "the" IT guy for the Tokyo branch office of a much larger European firm, so I often have to assist visitors from overseas offices with their Japan mobile phone woes. I never understood why sometimes their Blackberries just wouldn't work in Japan....
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General
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