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is rice. Resources of raw materials are very limited and the mining industry
rather small.
Banks:
Banks in Japan operate similarly to banks in other countries. There are a
variety of institutions, ranging from large international banks to smaller
regional ones. The large domestic banks include Japan Postal Bank, Mizuho,
Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Sumitomo, Resona, Citibank and Shinsei Bank.
Furthermore, several online banks, most notably Seven Bank, have recently
gained popularity and offer their customers banking via the internet and a
network of ATMs.
Living cost
Living costs in Japan and especially in Tokyo are famous to be among the
world's highest. However, if you live outside of central Tokyo, adjust to a
Japanese lifestyle and do not depend too heavily on food and products from
your home country, you may be surprised how inexpensive Japan can be.
Housing
Some of the world's most expensive land can be found in central Tokyo.
Consequently, even tiny apartments in the city center are very expensive.
However, housing costs are distinctly lower in Tokyo's suburbs,
surrounding prefectures and in other regions and cities of Japan. Extra
commuting costs are often more than compensated by the savings on the
rent, especially as many Japanese companies pay part or all of their
employees' commuting expenses. If you prefer to live close to city
centers, gaijin houses are an inexpensive option to consider.
Utilities such as gas, water and especially electricity are expensive,
and phone rates are high. For international calls, consider internet phones,
callback services and other offers for the expat community.
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