MoneyInJapan

Just moved to Japan

New residents setting up money in their first months.

  1. 1

    Open a bank account

    Use your residence card; online or English-friendly banks are good first choices.

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  2. 2

    Understand your tax status

    Learn whether Japan taxes your foreign income yet.

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  3. 3

    Get a credit card

    Start building a domestic payment history with an accessible card.

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  4. 4

    Set up cheap remittance

    Choose a low-markup service before you need to send money home.

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