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Anonymous
So I'm going to Japan next month, and while any general information that I should know about social standards and whatnot would be great, I need to know about one thing: can I use an American credit card over there? the information for my travel group says that only cities like Tokyo (we're going to be visiting many of the more rural areas) even use credit, and to keep mainly cash on hand the whole time.
>> Anonymous
Just go

Last time i went to akiba - Everyone told me

"Sohree No ahceapt credie cart"

So i just pulled out some yen

Just visit and chill - No one fucking cares about you or if you are a gaijin

People have plenty of problems/work/stuff to deal with

UNLESS YOU VISIT A PUNK AREA - Filled with youngsters who live gaijins - Then don't worry
>> Anonymous
Sorry for the typos

Basically what i am saying is

The only ones who care that you aren't japanese would be the teenagers and punks + gangs who hang out in the night till morning

Especially drifters - They all chill near their cars with their women and just drift - It's fun to watch.

Many foreigners film them - and they put on a show.

Also - Keep a pocket knife or switchblade handy

Young punks will come up to your face with a switch blade demanding your money or items

They do it to gaijin/foreigners

Depending on your area

Better safe than sorry
>> Anonymous
>>37148
>>37149
in case you missed it, I'm going with a travel group. just to clarify. I don't think violence and prejudice will be a problem, or my problem to deal with at least.
>> Anonymous
I just came back from there actually. Visited Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. It was a great time. Most department stores and some restaurants accept credit card, but other than that it's all cash. Best to keep yen on you. The people are very nice. If you just stay calm and patient, everyone is very helpful.
>> Anonymous
Use of credit cards is almost entirely impossible in everyday Japanese life. These people carry hundreds of dollars on them at all times. I once spent all day unable to buy any food because I was out of cash, the ATMs were all closed, and nobody within my little town took a credit card. Come to think of it, the only place I remember taking a credit card was the Korean BBQ place outside my school, and that was forty minutes away from where I lived.

Carry cash.
>> Anonymous
bring cash, then you can exchange your money for Yen. you need to know how to speak japanese though!!! most people there cant speak english!!!
>> Anonymous
so credit's an absolute no? can't even cash in at ATMs?
>> Anonymous
>>37165

You need an ATM/Debit card to use ATMs, and must use the ATMs found in post offices or some international banks. You probably can't withdraw cash on Sundays or after 7 PM.