Re: [76attendees] Questions about cash

[Randy Bush <[e-mail]>]

> Based on my experience, and anecdotes from others who have travelled
> recently, cash is very widely used.  You will need cash for most
> incidentals, the whole place runs on it.  Hotels and anywhere that you
> might make larger purchases will likely take credit card, but use cash
> for restaurants, cafes, cabs, public transport, and so forth.

correct.  it's a cash culture.  though more and more places take credit
cards.  but it's a safe culture and people carry what westerners would
think of as large amounts of cash.

> There is info on the ietf76.jp site on post offices and 7-11 stores,
> which are pretty much the only places you will be able to use your
> card (ATMs on the street are unlikely to accept your card).

citibank atms, which are rare, but usually at airports, take western
cards.

randy