How to mange finances for an international student in Japan [closed]

Let's say I am the prospective student in Japanese University (international student). I have never lived in Japan before and never even travelled there. I am going to the university for a year and I am looking for the best ways to transfer money from home (Russia) to Japan. I ve heard it's very hard to open bank account in Japan for students - you need individual printing and have to live at least half a year in Japan. But how am I supposed to transfer money then? Withdrawing money from Russian card will be very expensive due to high commissions.

I am thinking about some global banks (Citi) or services like Skrill (Moneybookers). Do you have experience with this?

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How can a Japanese student save money?

Eating and drinking Just like most places, eating at home will save you a lot of money. Students often don't have much money and this is the easiest thing to save on when you study in Japan on a budget. You may find you need to adapt your diet a bit to make the most of discounted items and more commonly eaten foods.

How long can international students stay in Japan after graduation?

You must change your visa to a "Designated Activities" visa. This visa will allow you to stay in Japan for 6 months and can be extended an additional 6 months.

When Japan will reopen for international students?

TOKYO -- Japan looks to accept roughly 100,000 international students waiting to enter the country by the end of May, taking advantage of open seats on commercial flights to speed the process. About 152,000 holders of student visas were waiting to enter Japan as of Jan. 4, the Immigration Services Agency said.

Does Japan accept international students now?

Beginning in mid-March, around 1,000 students per day will be permitted to arrive on top of the current daily cap on arrivals in the country. Roughly 150,000 international students have been waiting to return to Japan for their studies but have been unable to do so due to prolonged border closures.

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