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Neobank Sumishin SBI Bank Re-Brands

If there's one constant in the banking world, it's change. While traditional banks can be slow to embrace real change, r...
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Best Japanese bank accounts for Foreigners

IntroductionThis account seems to come up more often than one would think, so I will cover it here for reference. Note t...
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The Best Bank Accounts in Japan

Factors to ConsiderThere are a number of factors to consider when thinking about which bank is "best", here is a short l...
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Net Banks in 2025: JRE Bank & Sumishin SBI

The term "Net bank" has always seemed silly to me, as internet banks still have employees and presumably offices, and "n...
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Basic Bank Accounts in Japan – Opening An Account

If you want to open an account at a major bank, it is as easy as walking into the nearest branch - if you speak Japanese...
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Why Foreign Banks Can’t Compete in Japan

As I am sure most people know, banks accept deposits from customers, and then pay interest. This costs the bank money.Ba...
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Basic Bank Accounts in Japan – Types of Banks

OverviewEven though cashless payments are becoming increasingly prevalent, there are still many instances where traditio...