Ruth Jarman Shiraishi comments

So glad to see EC back in full force post-Covid!

A really great brand hailing from Kanagawa! Their shop in Isehara (at the brewery) is also really cool.

Can't wait to visit!

totally agree with Marcelito!

There are some countries that require extra paperwork (the US being one of them for US tax purposes), otherwise the system is pretty smooth and the Visa debit card rocks!

I am excited to see this online! I watched once directly in Hiroshima and really appreciated the English support they offer.

A special feature of this pass is the reach. It covers all of Tohoku and down to Atami and Izu. I hope a lot of people will take the opportunity to go snowboard or spend time in a snowy wonderland reading or drinking hot cocoa. Since a lot of us are not able to visit home countries yet, this might be a good way to explore more of Japan.

Wishing John all the best on this new channel. Already see that it is doing well and I always feel encouraged by his positive outlook on stories in Japan. Thank you John!

Another reason why we thought the Sony Bank Online English service (money kit) was a timely release :) no ATM required, debit card, no bank visits, pretty much all in English. Chat is only open during the day though :(

Thank you Connor! Will definitely check on this Japanese region app store issue. Do you think most internationals living in Japan use their home country's region? I wonder if those using the home country region for the app store would have smart phones bought abroad or who are here less permanently? Any input would be very helpful. You can also leave comments on the facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/sonybank.en/

The Sony Bank Blog also offers great info on security, etc. https://moneykit.net/en/blog/

I was there walking around in the early evening after a movie and it was awesome to see so many people having absolutely pure fun! There was no sense of drunkenness or crazy. it was like the whole city was at a friendly party. Go Japan!