About a month before I was to meet Sony Bank to hear about their new service for foreign residents, I was at one of Japan's megabanks, changing personal information related to my bank account. I was ...

It’s notoriously difficult to set up and maintain a bank account in Japan. There are many (kanji-filled) hoops to jump through, which can be daunting for any newbies and long-term residents alike. Now ...

Now that we’re 25 years into the digital revolution in banking, we can say with confidence that it has not disappointed. Banks and banking have changed fundamentally. Branches deal with a tiny portion ...

Sony Bank Incorporated on Monday announced the launch of a new English-language online banking service, aiming to provide foreign residents in Japan with a seamless, hassle-free way to open a bank ...