Japanese Online Newsletter Vol. 172 現金社会の日本（げんきんしゃかいのにほん）
May
8
では、
もし
また、
Japan is a cash society
In Japan, a cash society, you often feel safer if you have some cash on you even though more places are accepting credit cards now compared to before. For an example, although cards are accepted in hotels, on airplanes, and on long-distance trains such as the Shinkansen, cash is still required at places like restaurants and bars.
So how much cash should you have on hand for your peace of mind? I try to carry at least 40,000 yen in cash. Although, I would never make purchases worth 40,000 yen in cash, I consider 40,000 yen to be an amount that would be enough even if I go to a restaurant with several people and cards are not accepted.
If you run out of cash, there is no need to go to the bank. In Japan, convenience stores (such as 7-Eleven) have ATMs where you can withdraw cash immediately. It would be more convenient if you can prepare an ATM Debit card without foreign transaction fees before your departure.
Also, although Japan is a relatively safe country to carry cash, do not forget that there are places where it is not safe to do so. In unsafe places, you should be aware that there are many police officers in the area. Be aware that you are in an unsafe place and be careful.
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