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You need a bank account right after arriving in Japan. But many banks reject anyone with under 6 months of residence. We compare banks that accept new arrivals, online banks, and banks with low overseas transfer fees.

Sending money to family from Japan via a bank counter costs about 5,000 to 7,000 yen each time. With Wise, the same transfer is around 1,500 yen. Save more than 60,000 yen per year. We rank 5 services by fees, speed, country support, and language.

Many people see Income Tax and Resident Tax on their payslip without knowing what they are. This article explains why Resident Tax is charged the year after you earned it, what happens when you leave Japan, and the difference between Year-End Adjustment and Kakutei Shinkoku, all for foreigners.

Opening a bank account is one of the first challenges after arriving in Japan. Many banks do not accept applicants with less than 6 months of residence, but some do. Here is a complete comparison of foreigner-friendly banks, online banks, required documents, and the application flow.