Getting money in Japan. What works?

[HappyDutch]

Hi,

I'm going to Japan fairly soon and some people are recommending to get
traveller's cheques.

I find it hard to believe that you cannot use a debit card with Japanese
ATM's (the one I have works in the U.S., Europe and Taiwan as well).

If a debit card doesn't work, you can surely pay with credit card when you
shop, right? I have a Visa card.

Any recommendations?

Thanks!

HD

[William Rowland]

You can certainly use a credit card when you shop, and you can easily get
cash from ATM machines. If you are converting currency at the hotel, for
some reason you get a better rate if you use travelers checks. However, I
don't bring much cash anymore, I rely on credit cards and ATMs.

Post by HappyDutch
Hi,
I'm going to Japan fairly soon and some people are recommending to get
traveller's cheques.
I find it hard to believe that you cannot use a debit card with Japanese
ATM's (the one I have works in the U.S., Europe and Taiwan as well).
If a debit card doesn't work, you can surely pay with credit card when you
shop, right? I have a Visa card.
Any recommendations?
Thanks!
HD