Japan is expensive. And, it doesn’t seem to be credit/debit card friendly.
I am trying to be sure I have access to my money – especially since the affordable dining options, cheap hotels, and admission fees all need cash – yen-kind cash.
I was told that I could not use my US ATM/Debit Card at most ATM machines in Japan.
I read that I could use my US ATM/Debit Card at the post office, the 7 Eleven, and Citi Banks. I was happy enough. But, I just now discovered that as of December 1, 2009 7 Eleven stopped taking MasterCard.
I am not happy anymore. My ATM/Debit Card is MasterCard. Fortunately I have a month to come up with a Plan B. And, I can hope that my card will work at the post office. And, at Citi.
Just in case I need it — link to 7 Eleven link to Visa
Just now watching a BP executive saying “We have launched the biggest environment cleanup effort in this country’s history…” Well dude – you made the biggest environment mess in our country.