This is short post that I meant to put up last year, but since my taxes are broken into payments, I think it’s still relevant. When you live in Japan, so many of the things you see and do will be different from back home. However, some things don’t change. If you’re earning income here […]
By Donald Ash | Japanese Money Matters
Your bank account is the crux of nearly all of your day-to-day financial dealings, regardless of the country you live in. Let’s look at how to open a Japanese bank account – specifically how to open a Japan Post bank account.We’ll examine three different parts of opening your Japan Post bank account:Where to goWhat you […]
I have a short, money-matter post for your today. But why would it be short when it’s a finance-related post? Well, the reason this a shorter money-matters post is because it’s SUPER EASY to pay your bills in Japan. From Japanese utility bills to internet to tax payments, taking care of those recurring Japanese bills […]
I’m usually quite conscientious about making sure all of my bills get paid on time, even if it means I don’t have a lot of funds leftover. I just hate having debt burdens on my shoulders (DAMN YOU STUDENT LOANS!). There is one instance in recent memory where a silly, unintentional mistake ended up leaving […]
Banking in the United States and in Japan are similar in some ways and different in others. I definitely think U.S. banking is a lot more convenient than Japan’s in many respects. For example, I remember banks having the drive though areas back home where a patron could pull up, conduct a transaction with a […]
This is my first attempt at job hunting since I’ve been in Japan. Originally I came to Japan because of my employer, so it all worked out. But, now, it’s time to cut my leash and seek a new job. So how’s it going so far? Well, it’s good and bad. It’s good because there […]
By Donald Ash | Educational Articles & Videos
You made it to Japan and you’ve successfully managed to exchange money…what you are now holding are Japanese Yen. Japanese yen are the national currency of Japan. If you’re staying in Japan for a while get used to seeing these bills and coins because they will become a part of your daily life. CURRENCY DENOMINATIONS […]