Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Tokyo, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Money
It is not uncommon for people to walk around Tokyo with wallets stuffed full of ¥10,000 notes. While this may be partly due to the low crime rate in the city, it is more likely because... read more
Local Currency
The currency in Japan is the yen (¥) or en. Notes come in denominations of ¥10,000, ¥5,000, ¥2,000 and ¥1,000 – although the ¥2,000 bill is still relatively rare and will draw gasps of... read more
Banks
For a country renowned for its high-tech prowess, Japan’s banking services, while improving, seem to lag behind those in many other countries and visits to the bank can be lengthy. The... read more
ATMs
Up until just a few years ago, ATMs used to close in the early evening. Thankfully things have changed and many ATMs operate around the clock. ATMs can be found at banks and also in... read more
Money Exchanges
Aside from the major hotels and banks, money exchanges are pretty scarce in Tokyo. Travelex exchanges can be found in several places including Tokyo station, the Tokyo Midtown tower in... read more
Credit Cards
Credit cards account for just 10% of total transactions; so do not expect to be able to survive in the city entirely on your credit card and always carry cash. Visa, American Express and... read more
Tipping
People rarely tip in Japan. In many situations offering a tip could cause embarrassment and should be avoided unless you absolutely feel that the service deserves at tip. Do not worry... read more
