Money & Connectivity

Cash, cards, ATMs, eSIM, and staying online.

Staying Connected in Japan: eSIM, SIM Cards, and Pocket Wi-Fi

Which option to choose for mobile data in Japan, how to set up an eSIM before you land, and why free Wi-Fi alone is not enough.

Cash, Cards, and Tax-Free Shopping in Japan

How much cash to carry, where cards work, which ATMs accept foreign cards, and how Japan's tax-free shopping system changes on November 1, 2026.