Banking & Taxes in Japan: How to Avoid the Biggest Expats' Headaches

Relocating to Japan from the U.S. has been an incredible journey—but it hasn’t come without challenges. One of the biggest headaches we faced was opening a bank account and figuring out how the financial and tax systems work. In today’s post, I’ll walk you through the common issues many foreigners encounter when it comes to banking and taxes in Japan, and how you can avoid the stress.