https://expatsjapan.com/categories/money--banking/ Recent content in Money & Banking on Expat Japan Hugo en-us Sun, 24 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://expatsjapan.com/money/credit-card-rejected-japan/ Sun, 24 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://expatsjapan.com/money/credit-card-rejected-japan/ Getting rejected for a Japanese credit card as a foreigner is extremely common in the first year. Here's exactly why it happens and which cards foreigners can actually get approved for. https://expatsjapan.com/money/japan-bank-transfer-guide/ Sun, 24 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://expatsjapan.com/money/japan-bank-transfer-guide/ Domestic bank transfers in Japan (furikomi) work differently from most countries. Here's how to send money between Japanese accounts, what it costs, and how to avoid common mistakes. https://expatsjapan.com/money/first-year-costs-japan-foreigners/ Sun, 24 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://expatsjapan.com/money/first-year-costs-japan-foreigners/ Moving to Japan costs far more in year one than most budgets account for. Here's the honest financial reality — from move-in costs and health insurance backpay to the residence tax shock that hits in year two.