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What is a cash card and how to use it?

What is a cash card and how to use it?

A cash card, also known as an ATM card, is a specific bank card, that you receive when you open an account in a Japanese bank or a financial institution. Here is a brief overview of what a cash card is, how to use it and why is it still thriving in Japan.

What is a katakana name? And how do I get it?

What is a katakana name? And how do I get it?

Katakana name is your name written in Japanese characters. There are three different types of characters in Japanese. Yup, you read that right, three! Kanji, hiragana and katakana. Japanese names are written in kanji or hiragana and foreign names are written in katakana. This article will guide you how to write your name in katakana.

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