How to Open a Bank Account in Japan as a Foreigner (2025)
A Japanese bank account is essential — you need it to receive your salary, pay rent, and set up automatic bill payments. The sooner you get one, the smoother everything else goes. Here’s how. What You Need to Open a Bank Account Residence card (在留カード) Passport Japanese phone number (most banks require this) Registered address in Japan (your home address on your residence card) Some banks also ask for a My Number card or a hanko (personal seal) — but not all of them, so don’t stress if you don’t have those yet. ...