Ryan Ginstrom wrote:

> "X Japan" <japanskeptic@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:91182238.0309062235.73e53814@posting.google.com...
> > Does anybody know where I can cash a U.S. check in Osaka??
> > Any insights are much appreciated...
>
> The easiest route will probably be depositing it to a bank in your home
> country, and getting someone to wire it to you in Osaka.

Agreed, because the bank you find may be like my local bank, and say it
will take a month to confirm with the issuing bank in a foreign country,
and $30 or 30% (can't remember) PER check to cash, at their rate.

People shouldn't use foreign checks to Japan. Ask people to wire money or
give you traveler's checks.