[seaghyn]

Here goes, some of these questions may seem stupid, but I just want to cover all the bases O.o

ATMS: 1. Do ATM machines in Japan accept foreign debit cards?
~What fees are charged to withdraw from an ATM?
2. Would an ATM in Japan accept a Paypal debit card?
~What fees are charged to withdraw using a Paypal debit card?

3. What are some tips out there for how to handle ATM cash withdrawls?

Banks: 1. Would registering for a bank account in Japan be a good idea, if
one was to stay there for about 3 months?
~ If not, then heres my situation: I will be in Japan for 3 months, and will be receiving money from my dad to help pay for living expenses. Paypal is the fastest way we could find to send money and withdraw it, but what would it take to set up a bank account in Japan for three months, so that he could transfer the money to an account in Japan, and I could withdraw what I need from an ATM? (Again, Paypal seems the best option, as long as ATM's don't have erroneous service charges)

I hope this was organized well enough. Again, thanks all for the help, it seems everyone out there is so knowledgable about all this, whereas for me, it's simply my first time. Again, thanks.

~Seaghyn