Money

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December 13, 2006

Carry certain amounts and credit card.

Generally speaking, it is safe to carry cash in Japan. A certain amount of cash is necessary in Japan for most forms of public transportation and for some restaurants and shops that do not accept credit cards or traveler's checks. Personal check are usually not for general daily use. Yen traveler's check can be purchased at many overseas banks. Credit cards are widely used in urban areas. shops and restaurants that accept credit cards have stickers at their entrance or signs posted elsewhere to designated which cards are accepted.

Money Exchange

Japanese public transportation, most shops and restaurants and other public service facilities do not accept foreign currencies, so you do need a certain amount of Japanese yen in cash for these kinds of immediate uses. Exchange foreign currencies at your arrival airport. Most stores and restaurants do not accept traveler's checks, but they can easily be cashed at most banks. The remaining Japanese yen (only bank notes, no coins) can all be exchanged back for foreign currencies at the airport without limit, provided that the currency exchange center has enough cash for your exchange at that time. Most bank opens and accept money exchange from 9am to 3pm, in weekdays.