Bank account – leaving Japan

Hello everyone,

I’m planning my move out of Japan and will be flying out on Dec 31. I’ve started gradually moving funds from my Rakuten/MUFG accounts to Wise (open to suggestions if there’s a better way).

I’ll likely need to keep my Japanese bank account open for a short period after leaving, as I have employee shares that will be paid out in January and I’ll still need to settle some credit card payments.

I’m hoping to hear from people who’ve gone through this in practice. My residence card is valid until 2027 – has anyone been in a similar situation and kept their account for a few months after leaving Japan?

Any experiences or things to watch out for would be much appreciated. Thanks!