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For what it's worth I just came back from a week and a half in Japan and never knew these things existed (well, I knew there was some sort of smartcard system f
by hugh3 16y ago
For what it's worth I just came back from a week and a half in Japan and never knew these things existed (well, I knew there was some sort of smartcard system for the subway I wasn't using, but had no idea it extended further than that). Japan is still the most cash-heavy culture I've visited.
The US, on the other hand, is the most plastic-heavy culture I've visited. It's the only place where it's socially acceptable to pay for a $1.50 cup of coffee with a credit card.
- umjames 16y agoYeah, you definitely need to have cash with you. Plan on visiting the ATM often while there, especially during Golden Week. The Suica card makes it effortless to travel on Tokyo Metro and the JR lines.
- nandemo 16y agoThe nice thing about Japan is that you'll never get mugged here. So you might as well withdraw all the cash you'll need during the Golden Week. (But you should avoid the Golden Week if you're coming from abroad)