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Originally Posted by neggo
Japan is still very much a cash based society. Debit cards and credit cards are seldom used, and many shops and restaurants still only accept cash.
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That's not true. A lot of the restaurants, shops - including small 'convenience/cosmetic' store all accept credit cards - Amex included. Combined with $ loaded onto a Pasmo/Suica (where a lot of small ramen shops using those "machine" to order is accepted), I barely used much cash during my last trip few months ago. Even taxi's in Toyko accept credit cards...
Most department / clothing stores etc usually give 5% off for using Visa / Union Pay if you meet the minimum spent (usually the same limit as the duty-free).