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Choosing a Credit Card in Japan

December 4th, 2019 | Setsuko Yasuda

Getting a credit card in Japan can be difficult—see our guide on securing that plastic and how to use it.

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Best Banks for Opening an Account in Japan: A Comparison Guide

November 13th, 2019 | Mareike Dornhege

See fees, services, requirements and more.

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Pet or Threat: Wildlife in Your Japanese Home

September 6th, 2019 | Mareike Dornhege

10 common critters—and how to react to them.

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Things to Do in Iwakuni: City of Castles, Snakes and Sushi

August 5th, 2018 | Lily Crossley-Baxter

What to do in Iwakuni—a traditional castle town famous for its seasonal beauty in spring and fall, plus its white snakes, sword museum and local specialty sushi.

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All the Reasons You Need to Move to Fukuoka

July 25th, 2018 | Mareike Dornhege

Why Japan’s sixth-largest metropolis is attracting more and more foreign residents.

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