Money & Costs

Cash, cards and IC cards in a country that is less cashless than you expect — what to carry, and where a card still will not work.

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Money in Japan: Cash, Cards & IC Cards Explained

Japan is more cash-friendly than the US. Here is how to pay, where US cards work, which ATMs to use, the late-2026 tax-free shopping change, and why you do not tip.

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