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Sending money from Japan in 2026? Compare Wise, SBI Remit, Revolut, and Japanese banks by real fees and exchange rates. GoRemit closed October 2025 — here’s the best alternative. Complete expat guide by Peter Chen, 18-year Tokyo resident and TIFE founder.
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How to make friends in Tokyo as a foreigner, from an 18-year resident and community founder: the events, methods and mindset that actually work — and the 5 mistakes that keep newcomers lonely.