Basic Information about Japanese “Money”

Basic Information about Japanese “Money” (Translated From Matcha)

“Yen” the absolute money that needed when you travel to japan. In this article, we will introduce the basic information about Japanese “money”.

Cash money

When you travel to japan there’re many way to carry your money such as cash, credit card, international credit card, traveler’s check, and so on. If in any case you want to avoid when there’s some trouble, rather than one method, we recommended numbers of way that suits you to use.

Cash.

Cash is useful when you pay with fine money. Places where you can exchange your money are airport, exchange money counter in a big bank, post office, exchange money shop, cash voucher shop (a shop which sell discount coupon ticket) and so on. In the town of rural places to exchange money such as airport is rare so it’s safe if you exchange the money at the airport, a bank or post office of a large town.

Also, if your Japanese money is still remained when you’ll return home, there’ll a fee (commission) 2 times to exchange it again, so it’s best if you don’t leave any money remain.

Credit card

There’re place where you can use for a lot of popular credit card brand. But still there are times you can’t use your credit card when you purchase in a small shop, or a small bank.

International cash card

From Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation site

In my country we’re using bank card and credit card from a mark named “Plus”, and the card can be used in foreign countries where you can get the money in Japanese yen from an ATM of the same group (alliance). There are ATM in airport, train station, bank, convenience and so on.

Traveler’s Check

Traveler’s check can be used in such place like banks, hotels, and the change will be give in Japanese yen. Let’s note that credit card and such can’t be often used in a small shop.

Tips to Know

Consumption tax exemption

The shopping in Japan will take 8% consumption tax, for some stores which allow tax-free, shopping of a total of 10,801 yen or more per day (such as food, cosmetics, etc. more than 5,401 yen) customers will not have to pay the tax. At the time you go shopping, you can go to the tax-free counter and you don’t have to pay the consumption tax. Or, on the same day after the shopping is finished you can go to customer service center then show your purchase, the receipt, and your password, then you can get your consumption tax return.

Tips

In Japan, tip doesn’t payed. Even in restaurants and taxis, or when your luggage have been carried at the hotel, you don’t need to pay the tip. In addition, almost no one sell things with force or high price, so I think you can enjoy travel safely.

How to get low price for your meal and restaurants mini information

If you come to Shinjuku this is the only place I want to visit! Mote than the Japanese of well-established 6 yen store

Though there are many people think that prices in Japan are too high, but if you can choose the location wisely, you can also find places with low price. In the canteen (Japanese store which provide a set menu that can be eaten cheaply) and chain stores, you can enjoy delicious Japanese menu less than 1,000 yen, at a convenience store, a lunch and bread is more cheaper.

In addition, in the restaurant water and tea will be given by free even without an order, you can drink as many as you can. Since the Japan's water supply is secure, it is safe to drink directly from the tap water in the hotel.

Shopping’s Habit

Because it takes money to get the bag in the supermarket, most of Japanese people bring their own Eco-bag. But, wrapping in the department store is free. If you say "This is for a present", they will give you a beautiful wrapping. For things that can be easily broken, sometimes it will be wrapped for its secure. The wrapping can be cost money or even free for some things, but if you choose the ones that cost money, it will be wrapped beautifully. It will be better asking to wrap souvenir for people important to you.

Unusual thing to introduce the basic information about the Japanese money. Japan, is one of the safest countries in the world. So, Gourmet, sightseeing, and shopping, please enjoy the Japanese travel by all means.