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Opening a bank account and obtaining a credit card in Japan is like a new journey that may seem to be full of pitfalls at first glance, but remember that you are not alone and that many other people have gone through it before you (and made it!). The process varies a lot from bank to bank, and banks are changing over time, especially with the advent of online banks. Somewhere in Japan is the bank of your dreams<\/strong>, so don’t hesitate to take the first step and contact them to find out about their services. Your new bank account is waiting for you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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