Credit and Debit Card Acceptance: Where Cards Work and Where They Don't
Visa and Mastercard work across urban Japan, but Amex and small shops are patchier. See where cards work, how to dodge fees, and when to carry cash.
Visa and Mastercard work across urban Japan, but Amex and small shops are patchier. See where cards work, how to dodge fees, and when to carry cash.
Is Japan cash-only or cashless now? This honest guide maps where cards work, where cash still rules, and how much yen to carry each day of your trip.
Apple Pay and Google Pay work in Japan where contactless cards work. Why phone IC cards beat QR apps, what to say at registers, and the realistic visitor stack.