Living in Japan
Japanese Banks: A Guide for Foreign Residents
Why foreign residents and local business experts alike find Japanese banks dated – and how it’s changing (slowly) for the better.
Why foreign residents and local business experts alike find Japanese banks dated – and how it’s changing (slowly) for the better.
How is Japan preparing to handle not just the sudden influx of foreign visitors, but the excitement of hosting the biggest international event in the world?
Less than 20% of all financial transactions in Japan are cashless. Learn why that is, and why the government wants to change it.
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