Money
Information on Japanese currency, bank accounts, electronic money, and other financial matters for foreign residents in Japan.
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…
Furusato Nozei: How to Benefit from Japan's Hometown Tax
Furusato Nōzei, or the hometown tax, is a syst…
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…
Filing Japanese Income Tax
Learning about Japanese Income Tax. If you’re self-employed, your company happens to be based overseas, or your company doesn’t provide tax filing services to employees, then there are a few steps you must take before Japan’s mid-March filing deadline.
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…
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…
