Banks (Depositing Money)
In Japan, cash is generally used when shopping. However, it is recommended that you save any cash that you will not be using right away in a bank, regardless of the amount.
Financial institutions where you can keep your money include banks, credit and savings, credit unions, agricultural cooperative unions, post offices, and industrial banks.
To open an account, please ask the financial institution you wish to use for application details.
★ The Tokyo Intercultural Portal Site (TIPS for Tokyo Life), operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation “TSUNAGARI,” has information regarding bank accounts in multiple languages.
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