Tools / Services
Apps, banks, and services useful for foreign residents.
GTN Mobile - SIM for Foreign Residents in Japan
(gtn-mobile.com)
A mobile carrier built specifically for foreign residents in Japan, including a foreigner-only credit card and Japanese-language support line.
Japan SIM Card - Mobal
(mobal.com)
An English-support SIM/eSIM provider widely used by foreign residents, with nationwide free delivery and airport pickup.
Wise's own comparison, useful for understanding when an international transfer service beats using a Japanese bank's wire transfer for moving money home.
Best Japan Banks: A Comparison of Services and Fees
(tokyocheapo.com)
Straightforward fee/feature comparison across the usual English-friendly options (Shinsei, Sony Bank, SMBC Trust) from a long-running expat resource site.