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I'm Going To Japan

Started by cZo · 14 Mar 2005 · 11,349 replies

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5 Nov 2008, 07:49 #8561
Wynter wrote:

Yea, that's what I was thinking, hence why I asked about the denominations. Most of my spending will be on food, which is why I was wondering if small notes would work better.

I believe I'm set money-wise now. :say_thanx:


Once you break one or two of those 10,000 yen notes you should be set with smaller bills.
5 Nov 2008, 08:20 #8562
Wynter wrote:Yea, I was planning on taking Credit Cards, as well. I didn't have problems with them in China, so I didn't think I'd have problems with them in Japan.


Oh yeah, they accept plastic everywhere in China.

*rimshot*



You'd have no problem finding plastic anywhere in China.



*rimshot*



Of course they accept plastic in China, where do you think they get their chicken feed from?



*rimshot*



Thank you folks, ill be here all night. Dont forget to tip the bartender.
5 Nov 2008, 11:01 #8563
krim wrote:

Oh yeah, they accept plastic everywhere in China.

*rimshot*



You'd have no problem finding plastic anywhere in China.



*rimshot*



Of course they accept plastic in China, where do you think they get their chicken feed from?



*rimshot*



Thank you folks, ill be here all night. Dont forget to tip the bartender.


Wait, what? I'm sorry, did you say something?

>>wonders why krimpers keeps jumping in the air with an invisible basketball...<<
5 Nov 2008, 12:47 #8564
Wynter wrote:

Wait, what? I'm sorry, did you say something?

>>wonders why krimpers keeps jumping in the air with an invisible basketball...<<


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rimshot


:mrgreen:
5 Nov 2008, 14:16 #8565
EstherM wrote:

May I also suggest to take your credit card for emergency withdrawals.
YouLll be able to withdraw money at the cash machines of Citibank and at most post offices (but never at Japanese banks).

And two great department stores take Western credit cards - Mitsukoshi and Takashimaya - at least last year they did.


I say bring cold cash and have your ATM card/credit card on hand. Do not exchange your money at the airport because you will be ripped a new one. Before you know it you will be making ATM trips to Citibank or post office. Most major department stores and high end restaurants will glady take your credit card. Just watch your spending if you're on a budget but if you're well off I say go all out and live it up! Where in Japan are you visiting again? How long?

Tu_triky' wrote:

For sure...it's important to have cash though for certain places that only take cash....for example, you're not going to eat ramen in Japan for the most part and be able to pay with your credit card. Whereas here in the States you could use your credit card to pay for a hamburger or a taco at a fast food restaurant.


+1
5 Nov 2008, 15:00 #8566
The last time I was in Japan, I was fortunate (well it was planned) to have a Citibank ATM at my hotel. I was able to withdraw from my Citi account with no fees. :victory:

I plan to get a JCB card before I return to Japan (whenever that happens :sweat:) It has the lowest foreign exchange fee (1.5% I think) compared to other cards. I just brought one Visa card with me last time.

And yes to cash. Remember to use the tray at the cash counter. Most of the time you never hand the cash directly to the cashier.

I don't know how many 1 yen coins I had at the end. They are pretty light coins.
5 Nov 2008, 16:36 #8568
Takoyama wrote:Another a great video. God I love this city!
http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=4jPNmfc17UE


Seriously, the video is amazing! I recognize many of the posters in shibuya since I've been there around that time. I need to go back ASAP. :inlove:
5 Nov 2008, 22:56 #8569
dochira wrote:I don't know how many 1 yen coins I had at the end. They are pretty light coins.

Most washers are. :beaten:
6 Nov 2008, 02:25 #8571
dochira wrote:
The 1 yen coin isn't a washer. The 5 and 50 yen ones are. Somehow I get the feeling they're trying to save money making the 1 yen coin by not including much metal material. :headscratch:



as you'll know, they float. great bath toy! :hehe:
6 Nov 2008, 03:17 #8572
kenjilina wrote:

as you'll know, they float. great bath toy! :hehe:


:rofl: Great...I can add them to my bath collection of rubber duckies and Joe Calzaghe figurines.
6 Nov 2008, 04:26 #8573
dochira wrote:
The 1 yen coin isn't a washer. The 5 and 50 yen ones are. Somehow I get the feeling they're trying to save money making the 1 yen coin by not including much metal material. :headscratch:

http://www.usmint.gov/Kids/cartoons/coinsOfTheWorld/html/japan/index.cfm?s=4

Good info. :victory:

Rather odd that the 5 and 50-yen coins have holes to prevent counterfeiting, but the 10, 100, and 500-yen coins don't... :headscratch:
6 Nov 2008, 05:32 #8574
Tu_triky wrote:

Joe Calzaghe figurines.


:headscratch:
we all have our oddities. i have an inflatable geri halliwell! :beaten:
6 Nov 2008, 05:35 #8575
kenjilina wrote:

:headscratch:
we all have our oddities. i have an inflatable geri halliwell! :beaten:


I think the real Geri Halliwell is inflatable ;) At least her head is full of air :P
6 Nov 2008, 05:58 #8576
kenjilina wrote:

:headscratch:
we all have our oddities.


:rofl: If I really had a Joe Calzaghe figurine that would be scary.


i have an inflatable geri halliwell! :beaten:


How spicy of you. :hehe:
6 Nov 2008, 15:26 #8577
Roppongi Hills and various places around the city now have their Christmas illumination on display. Hayai!
10 Nov 2008, 01:52 #8579
^I always like seeing english signs in Japan, they tend to be funny.
16 Nov 2008, 08:01 #8580
^ ahhh...the photos of tokyo! so nice, it brings back memories...

and the 500Y coin, which is my favorite, and it can buy a magazine or a drink, snack...it might take more now since the economy in Japan isn't so great either.

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