Budgeting & Expense Management Are people in Japanese Rich? Poor?
This question comes up in online forums fairly often in different forms. One of the more common forms is something like ...
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Commentary Suica Renaissance Vol.1 2025〉》2028
If you've been around Japan Rail stations in Tokyo this weekend, you may have seen the "Suica Renaissance Vol.1" posters...
Commentary Has Japan become poor?
Ever since the bubble in the 80s, people in Japan have been saying how they are poor now. Sure, compared with the bubble...
Bank Accounts 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...
Commentary Is Japan a Cash Society?
One of the myths you will often hear is that Japan is a "Cash Society" - but is it true? And if so, what does that even ...