Money(10 guides)

ATMs That Accept Foreign Cards in Japan (7-Eleven, Post Office)

Which Japanese ATMs accept foreign cards, with fees and hours, and what to do when a withdrawal is declined.

Updated: 2026-06-13

Cash or Card in Japan: Where You Still Need Yen

Do you need cash in Japan? Where cards work, where only yen is accepted, and how much cash to carry as a tourist, with a scene-by-scene guide.

Updated: 2026-06-13

Why Two Prices? Japan's 8% and 10% Consumption Tax Explained

Why Japanese receipts show two prices, when the 8% reduced tax rate applies, and how to read tax-included pricing as a tourist.

Updated: 2026-06-13

A Realistic Daily Budget for Japan (Typical Costs)

A realistic daily budget for traveling in Japan by category, with typical costs for food, transport, lodging, and sightseeing for tourists.

Updated: 2026-06-13

Exchanging Money in Japan Without Bad Rates

Where to exchange currency in Japan and how to avoid bad rates. ATM withdrawals, exchange counters, and airport booths compared for travelers.

Updated: 2026-06-13

Getting Your IC Card Deposit Back Before You Leave Japan

How to refund a Suica, Pasmo, or other IC card and get your 500 yen deposit and balance back before flying home from Japan.

Updated: 2026-06-13

When a Paper Ticket Beats an IC Card in Japan

When a paper train ticket is cheaper or smarter than tapping a Suica or Pasmo in Japan, with a clear comparison for tourists.

Updated: 2026-06-13

Tax-Free Shopping in Japan: 2026 Rules and the Coming Change

How tax-free shopping works for tourists in Japan now, the minimum spend, and the refund-style change for late 2026.

Updated: 2026-06-13

Tipping in Japan: The Short Answer for Travelers

Do you tip in Japan? The short answer is no. How to handle restaurants, taxis, hotels, and the few exceptions where a gesture is welcome.

Updated: 2026-06-13

Which Credit Cards Work in Japan? Visa, Amex, JCB, and More

Which credit and debit cards are accepted in Japan, where each brand works best, and what to do when your card is declined.

Updated: 2026-06-13