Remittance Guide
Brazil β Japan
Everything you need to know about sending money from Brazil to Japan
25.8 JPY
1 BRL in JPY
2β4 days
Transfer speed
R$100
Min. transfer
R$80,000
Max. transfer (daily)
Overview
Brazil and Japan share one of the most unique cultural connections in the world. Brazil is home to approximately 1.5 million people of Japanese descent β the largest Japanese diaspora community outside Japan itself β known as the Nikkei community. This deep cultural bond has created a consistent and significant remittance corridor between the two countries.
Key Tips for Sending to Japan
JPY moves in large numbers: The Japanese Yen is typically traded in hundreds or thousands per major currency unit. 10,000 JPY is approximately R$390.
Consider the dekasegi corridor: Many services specialize in Brazil-Japan transfers due to high demand from the Nikkei community.
Japan Post Bank is widely used: Many recipients in Japan prefer transfers to Japan Post Bank (Yucho Bank), which is accessible even in rural areas.
Brazilian Community
The Japanese-Brazilian community (Nikkei) is deeply woven into Brazilian society, particularly in SΓ£o Paulo state. Many Nikkei Brazilians maintain dual cultural identities and strong connections to Japan. The dekasegi phenomenon β Nikkei Brazilians working in Japanese factories and sending remittances home β has been a significant feature since the late 1980s.
Regulatory Information
Japan has strict anti-money laundering regulations enforced by the Financial Services Agency (FSA). Transfers from Brazil must comply with Banco Central do Brasil requirements. Japan allows up to JPY 1 million per transfer without enhanced documentation for personal transfers.
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