🇯🇵 How to Pay in Japan
Japan has a cash-friendly culture in transition . PayPay is widely accepted at convenience stores and restaurants, but rural areas still prefer cash. Get a Suica card immediately upon arrival as it works on virtually all transit and at convenience stores nationwide.
Payment & Finance Apps
PayPay
EssentialJapan's most widely used QR code payment app, accepted at convenience stores, restaurants, taxis, and small shops across the country.
Pro tip: Link your Visa or Mastercard to PayPay before arrival . many small restaurants that don't accept foreign cards do accept PayPay.