🍱 Japan Travel & Money Guide for Americans
The Japanese Yen (JPY) does not use decimals (no cents). Japanese Yen prices reflect whole units.
- 7-Eleven ATMs are Lifesavers: 7-Bank ATMs located inside 7-Eleven, Lawson, and FamilyMart convenience stores in Japan accept international Visa and Mastercard debit cards with minimal fees.
- IC Cards (Suica & Pasmo): You can load digital Suica transit cards directly into Apple Wallet using a Mastercard or AMEX card (note: foreign Visa cards occasionally experience security holds with Japanese transit top-ups).