u/rupinem

Hello!

I recently did a direct bank transfer to an artist I'm commissioning in Japan. Their bank is Japan Post Bank and for whatever reason (probably thinking the transfer was suspicious because it was a large amount and the artist had never gotten a transfer before) they denied it. The money has yet to return to my account and it's currently been over 10 business days (granted, that's about what it took to send it). I'm nervous because of how much money it was and my bank says they can't contact the intermediary or Japan Post Bank? Apparently, they don't even know it's been denied because the denial notice would arrive at the same time the money does.

Anyway, does anyone know if I'm able to call anyone at Japan Post Bank as a non-Japanese speaker and see what's going on? The artist I'm working with says that the representations wont tell them any information because it's not their money.

Any help is appreciated! Thanks!

Which is the better car? Which has the better lifespan and reliability (like theoretically maybe not needing as much repair, though I know that's probably hard to say).

This is a little bit different post, it's more of a.. what car should I sell, haha. I currently have the 2015 Buick Encore and I love it! But my parents are offering to give me their 2017 Ford Escape because it's mainly just been sitting in the garage for years (only taken out every now and then to keep it running well). Should I sell my Encore and take their Escape? Both cars are very well taken care of. No accidents.

The Escape is at 63,500 miles and the Encore is 57,100 miles.

Let me know what you think! Thank you!