Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Tokyo, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Bank Accounts
Domestic banks such as Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, and Mizuho Bank are the most visible, although some banking services are available from... read more
Financial Planning
Tokyo was rated as the fourth most expensive city in the world to live in for 2007, according to the Mercer Cost of Living Survey. Depending on your job and where you live, saving is not... read more
Taxation
Residents are subject to two kinds of tax: national and local. National taxes comprise a mix of direct and indirect taxes, including personal income tax, consumption tax on goods and... read more
Legal Issues
Japanese law is divided into six codes: a democratic Constitution, civil code, civil procedure code, penal code, criminal procedure code, and the commercial code. These codes are... read more
