Daily Life

Banks are easy to find. Many banks have English forms available. Banks are open from 9am to 4:30pm on the weekdays and are closed on the weekends. ATMs are easy to find in major shopping/business areas. Non-bank ATMs can be found at convenience stores or in subway stations.
If you need to make a face-to-face transaction at the bank, take a number ticket and wait until the number on it is called. You do not wait in line. There are screens next to the bank tellers displaying the number that is called.

Opening a Bank Account

Just bring your passport or Alien Registration Card. It is more convenient to bring your Alien Registration Card as you will be asked to present the original form of identification that you used to open your account when you have future transactions. Forms are available in English, so just fill them out and present them to the bank teller.