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Originally Posted by Nyororin

I have heard rumors of certain banks allowing it, but in my experience you need a real address and identification other than a passport to do so (such as foreigner card, Japanese driver`s license, Japanese insurance card, etc). Translated for someone recently who was in Japan for 3 months as a tourist and wanted to do just that, but they were turned down everywhere we tried.

Perhaps an international bank, such as Citibank, would be friendly toward the idea.

Thanks for the info. I suppose I can use my Uncle's address if i need to....