jwb@csse.monash.edu.au wrote:
> I explored that as a possible way of sending money to my daughter
> in London, as she had an HSBC account and HSBC has a Tokyo branch. I
> was told quite firmly that they'd only do it if it was my own account.
> They said the reason was that they were being deliberately conservative
> in their interpretation of Japan's money laundering laws, and agreed
> that other banks may be more liberal.
> 
> Do you have an account in Outer Pomgolia with a bank with a branch
> near you?

No, but, wonder of wonders, my UK bank is HSBC, and it would be to my
account that the money would be going. The Tokyo branch seems to be just
near Tokyo station, which I can get to fairly easily. Perhaps that's my
best bet.

Thanks!

John
http://rarebooksinjapan.com