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		ekianjo on Dec 8, 2017 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Japan eyes startup visa program Can confirm. With local banks it's a major nightmare. Even Japanese startups take MONTHS to have official banks account they can use for charging their clients. If you need anything fast, Rakuten Bank is your (pretty much) only option.

jmadsen on Dec 8, 2017 [–]

Yuucho, as well, though they are very slow with int'l wire transfers. Almost walked in/walked out to set up, though.

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