Accessing Money through Japan Banks

[Alecksander]

I have a situation and could use some help:

I've been saving for my trip to Japan for a few months now and some unexpected emergencies came up that depleted my funds a bit. Now I'm having to rely on a paycheck that will be direct deposited into my account 2 days after I'm in Japan. Which helps me tremendously but my predicament is, how do I get to that money?

I contacted my bank and they informed me that I could just withdraw the money from an ATM or speak to a representative in local bank while in Japan but I've read that a lot of ATM's won't take foreign cards. Is this true? Any experiences with this? I will also be withdrawing a large amount of money which is fine with my bank but not sure how it will do with Japanese ATM's...

Should I just go into the bank and try to deal with someone there? I speak little Japanese, definitely not enough to converse my situation.

Thanks for any help!!

 

[Glenski]

Can you access a Japanese bank in California? Why should it be any different here?

 

[Alecksander]

I have no idea if you can access money from a Japanese bank here in California...

 

[Alecksander]

Nevermind all, found the information! I will blog the info I found in case anyone else is interested...

Edit: The thread can be found here.

 

[Nesshin]

Using an overseas card to make wIthdrawals in Japan - just in case anyone else has this problem - Japanese post offices offer ATM service and most machines allow you to do withdrawals using an overseas card. Post offices are easy to find in any city and the ATM usually has an menu available in English. 24 hour ATM service IS NOT available and extra fees usually apply after 6pm weekday and on week-ends.

 

[KiwiSainter]

It's an old post and commenting might be too late. Many inbound tourists in Japan go to a 7-11 convenience store to draw cash. But, I am sorry that I have no idea available times for international drawing money services at the convenience store chain.