Japan Travel MONEY Tips 2024: Paying by Credit, IC Card, Cash ¥

Japan isn't so cash-based as it used to be! In big cities you can also pay by credit card or IC card. Learn everything you need to know about paying for items in Japan as a foreign tourist. We cover tips for paying by credit, IC transportation card, and cash. Take a close look at Japanese Yen bills and coins, so you'll be ready for your Japan trip! Subscribe for more Japan travel tips    / kenshoquest  

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TIME STAMPS

00:00 Payment methods in Japan for tourists
00:16 Japanese Yen exchange rate
00:37 Our travel style
00:51 Paying by credit card
03:47 Debit card for withdrawing cash
04:59 Exchanging USD to Yen
05:36 Paying by IC card (SUICA, PASMO)
10:04 Paying by cash
11:31 Yen bills and coins
13:07 Restaurants
12:55 Tax-free shopping
15:13 Subscribe for Japan travel tips!


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