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Get the Best Exchange Rate for Your Money in Japan

Yes, you can use credit cards or your phone to pay at most places in Japan! So don’t worry too much when people say “Japan is a cash-only country.” While it’s true that some small shops still don’t accept cards or digital payments, they’re becoming fewer and fewer as things modernize. But be careful! I’ve seen a few tourists stuck in tricky situations where they couldn’t withdraw money from an ATM or their payment app suddenly didn’t work. That’s why I always recommend bringing some cash with you—just in case. And honestly, this goes for traveling anywhere abroad, not just Japan. 👽 Where and When to Exchange Money? So, you’ve landed in Japan and want to exchange your dollars or euros into yen. But where? When? Will you lose a lot on the exchange rate? 🔹 A good move is to exchange just enough cash at the airport to get by for the first few days. Most airports have currency exchange counters where you can easily swap your money. Now let’s say you’ve been having an amaz...

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